Bougainville White-eye

Zosterops hamlini

The Bougainville White-eye (Zosterops hamlini) is a small passerine bird native to the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It is characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and olive-green upperparts. This species is known for its active and gregarious behavior, often found in small flocks foraging for insects and nectar in the forest canopy. The Bougainville White-eye plays an important role in pollination and seed dispersal within its habitat. Due to habitat loss and potential threats from introduced species, the conservation status of this bird is currently categorized as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Tropical forests