Ashy-bellied White-eye
NameAshy-bellied White-eye
Common NameAshy-bellied White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops consobrinorum
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts, a bright yellow throat and vent, and pale greyish-white (ashy) underparts. A prominent, complete white eye-ring encircles its dark eye, contrasting with its yellow lore.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched warbling songs and various chirping or trilling contact calls used to maintain cohesion within flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and some nearby smaller islands, where it inhabits lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Olive-green upperparts, Ashy-white belly, Yellow throat and vent, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Ashy-bellied White-eye is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of tropical forests, often moving in small, mixed-species flocks. This species is endemic to the island of Sulawesi and surrounding smaller islands.
