Image via Macaulay Library
Flores Heleia
- Scientific name
- Heleia crassirostris
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Flores Heleia, or Heleia crassirostris, is a passerine bird endemic to the island of Flores in Indonesia. It was scientifically described in the late 19th century as part of the broader efforts by naturalists to catalog the unique avian biodiversity of the Wallacea region. This species is specifically adapted to the island's montane forests, occupying a specialized niche that reflects the evolutionary isolation common to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
The bird's physical design is characterized by its rounded wing and tail shapes, features that favor maneuverability within dense forest understory environments rather than long-distance migration. These morphological traits, alongside its distinct thick bill, have been documented by ornithologists as an evolutionary response to the varied seed and fruit availability in its habitat. While not widely known in popular culture, the species remains a subject of significant interest within conservation biology and taxonomic study.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Flores Heleia
Flores Heleia is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Flores Heleia on collecto.rs?
Flores Heleia doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Flores Heleia?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Flores Heleia catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Flores Heleia is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
