White-chested White-eye
Zosterops albogularis
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops
White-chested White-eye belongs to the family Zosteropidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The White-chested White-eye faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation across its limited range in Norfolk Island. Introduced species, particularly invasive plants and predators, have significantly altered the island's ecosystem and continue to impact remaining populations. The species' extremely small population size and restricted distribution make it highly vulnerable to extinction from environmental stochasticity and catastrophic events.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to Norfolk Island, this species inhabits remnant native forests dominated by Norfolk Island pine and other indigenous trees, as well as modified habitats including gardens and plantations with native vegetation components. The species occurs from sea level to the island's highest elevations, showing preference for areas with dense canopy cover and native plant species.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The White-chested White-eye faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation across its limited range in Norfolk Island. Introduced species, particularly invasive plants and predators, have significantly altered the island's ecosystem and continue to impact remaining populations. The species' extremely small population size and restricted distribution make it highly vulnerable to extinction from environmental stochasticity and catastrophic events.
Extremely small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Habitat loss and fragmentation from land clearing
Introduced predators and competitors
Invasive plant species altering native vegetation structure
Vulnerability to extreme weather events and natural disasters
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU | EXExtinct | CRCritically Endangered | Higher local risk |
| AU | EXExtinct | CRCritically Endangered | Higher local risk |
| AU | EXExtinct | CRCritically Endangered | Higher local risk |
| AU | EXExtinct | CRCritically Endangered | Higher local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). White-chested White-eye (Zosterops albogularis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/white-chested-white-eye