Zostérops de Truk Rukia ruki

Strange-looking bird with a tiny range, found exclusively on the islands of Tol South, Onei, Paata, and Polle, in Chuuk, Micronesia. Only in dense native old-growth montane forest, where it is often found close to the endemic poison tree (“panaw” in Chuukese). Most numerous on Tol South, where it is restricted to Mt. Winipot. Dark olive-brown all over, with bright orange legs and a white “teardrop” crescent under the eye. Long-bodied appearance is quite different from most white-eyes. Gives a long series of musical warbles.