Rukia (bird)
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R. longirostra |
Rukia is a small genus of birds in the white-eye family. Its two members are found in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Pohnpei and the Faichuk group of the Chuuk islands. They are:
- Long-billed White-eye, Rukia longirostra
- Truk White-eye or Faichuk White-eye, Rukia ruki
The Olive White-eye (Zosterops oleagineus) of Yap is traditionally included in this genus as Rukia oleaginea.
