Black-ringed White-eye
NameBlack-ringed White-eye
Common NameBlack-ringed White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops emiliae
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and upper breast. The lower breast and belly are white, with flanks tinged olive-yellow. A prominent black ring encircles the eye, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, clear, and often warbling or trilling notes, typical of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of northern Borneo, specifically found on Mount Kinabalu and other high peaks in Sabah, Malaysia.
Identifying Featuresprominent black eye-ring, bright yellow throat, olive-green upperparts, small size
Description
The Black-ringed White-eye is a small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat, and a distinctive black ring around its eye. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often in small flocks.
