Black-crowned White-eye
NameBlack-crowned White-eye
Common NameBlack-crowned White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops atricapilla
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent black crown, a broad white eye-ring, and an olive-green back, wings, and tail. Its throat and belly are greyish-white, with a distinctive yellow vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, often repeated chirps or trills, characteristic of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of Sumatra, Indonesia, typically found at elevations above 800 meters.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, prominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, greyish-white underparts, yellow vent
Description
The Black-crowned White-eye is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black crown and prominent white eye-ring. It forages in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on insects, nectar, and small fruits.
