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Concern over Gizo white-Eye bird

The Solomon Star
16 February 2021 at 16:53 (Updated on 16 February 2021 at 19:33)

Logging activities cause a threat to the habitat of Gizo white-eye bird.

Environmental advocator and outspoken Malaita man from Ontong Java Lawrence Makili has raised concerns about the need to preserve the white-eye bird scientifically known as the Zosterops Iuteirostris only found on Gizo Island in the Western province.

Gizo white-eye (zosterops Iuteirostris) is a species of birds in the Zosteropidae family.

He said the GIZO white-eye suffered the loss of its habitation resulting in the evidence of a declining population.

“Now considered as endangered species and needs immediate protection.”

He said the Gizo white-eye attracted tourists from all over the world.

“Gizo white-eye attracted tourists all over the world. Bird Watchers visited Gizo every year,”Mr. Makili said.

He said the last habitat for Gizo white-eye is now under threat by logging.

He believes the Premier of Western Province David Gina has a proposal to log Gizo White-eye’s already vulnerable habitat.

“Please do something to save Gizo White-eye,” Makili said.

However, he calls on the premier to discourage any proposed operation at Mile 6, because it is the last habitat for Gizo White-eye.

Tagged: endangered, habitat, protection
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