Sulawesi Heleia

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Sulawesi Heleia (<em>Heleia squamiceps</em>) is a species of White-eyes (<em>Zosteropidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Sulawesi Heleia (Heleia squamiceps) is a species of White-eyes (Zosteropidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Heleia; binomial: Heleia squamiceps; authority: (Hartert, EJO, 1896).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Formerly attributed to Lophozosterops. Note gender agreement. Change (15.1) English name of Heleia squamiceps from Streak-headed Whiite-eye to Sulawesi Heleia following Eaton et al. (2021) and Clements.

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