It was formerly considered conspecific with Black-fronted White-eye, Zosterops minor, but work by Pamela C. Rasmussen and her colleagues showed that it is a separate species. The same research also confirmed the specific status of the Sangihe White-eye, Zosterops nehrkorni.
The Zosterops stalkeri is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Seram White-eye, Zosterops stalkeri, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is an endemic resident breeder in open woodland in Seram, Indonesia. It was formerly considered conspecific with Black-fronted White-eye, Zosterops minor, but work by Pamela C. Rasmussen and her colleagues showed that it is a separate species. The same research also confirmed the specific status of the Sangihe White-eye, Zosterops nehrkorni. More
* Seram White-eye, Zosterops stalkeri (formerly in atrifrons) * Creamy-throated White-eye, Zosterops atriceps * Black-fronted White-eye, Zosterops minor (sometimes included in atrifrons) * White-throated White-eye, Zosterops meeki * Black-headed White-eye, Zosterops hypoxanthus * Biak White-eye, Zosterops mysorensis * Capped White-eye, Zosterops fuscicapilla (formerly fuscicapillus) * Buru Yellow White-eye, Zosterops buruensis * Ambon More