Ponape white-eye

Zosterops ponapensis

The Ponape white-eye (Zosterops ponapensis) is a small songbird native to the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It has a distinctive olive-green plumage, with a white ring around its eye, giving it a striking appearance. These birds are known for their melodious and varied songs, often heard in the dense vegetation of the island. They are primarily insectivorous, foraging for small insects and spiders in the forest canopy. The Ponape white-eye is a social species, often seen in small flocks foraging and communicating with each other.

Habitat: Dense forest canopy