Current view: Data table and detailed info
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Red List history
Migratory status |
not a migrant |
Forest dependency |
medium |
Land-mass type |
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Average mass |
- |
Population justification: Within its small range it is considered common and widespread, with 2-15 individuals found in every c.100 m stretch of forest edge (van Balen 2020). Engbring et al. (1990) estimated the population to number 86,864 individuals, roughly equating to 60,000 mature individuals and placed here in the range 40,000-80,000 mature individuals. Although there is no more recent population estimate or trend assessment, Yap Plain White-eye remains among the most commonly encountered avian species on Yap (Robertson and Robertson 2016).
Trend justification: Most species surveyed on Yap in 2004 appeared to be less abundant than in Engbring et al.'s (1990) surveys (Robertson and Robertson 2016). The reasons for this are uncertain but could be attributed to Typhoon Sudal in 2004, difference in survey methods or changes in habitat availability (Robertson and Robertson 2016). However, there has been no recent trend assessment; the species is thought to be common and it tolerates a wide range of habitats. Currently the population is suspected to be stable in the absence of any recent evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Country/territory distribution
Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Yap Plain White-eye Zosterops hypolais. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/yap-plain-white-eye-zosterops-hypolais on 25/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 25/12/2024.