Rufous-throated White-eye
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Rufous-throated White-eye

Madanga ruficollis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madanga

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Rufous-throated White-eye faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the northern Moluccas. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining lowland and hill forests essential for this species' survival. Its restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while introduced species may compete for resources in its island ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This white-eye inhabits primary and secondary forests in lowland and hill areas of the northern Moluccas, particularly favoring dense canopy environments. It occurs in both undisturbed forest and forest edges, typically at elevations from sea level to approximately 1000 meters.

Other threatened species in Zosteropidae

Mount Karthala White-eyeVU

Mount Karthala White-eye

Zosterops mouroniensis

Unknown
VU

Samoan White-eye

Zosterops samoensis

Unknown
White-chested White-eyeCR

White-chested White-eye

Zosterops albogularis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Rufous-throated White-eye classified as Endangered?
Rufous-throated White-eye is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Rufous-throated White-eye faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the northern Moluccas. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining lowland and hill forests essential for this species' survival. Its restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while introduced species may compete for resources in its island ecosystem.
Where does Rufous-throated White-eye live?
Rufous-throated White-eye occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rufous-throated White-eye?
The main threats to Rufous-throated White-eye are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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