Chestnut-flanked White-eye
NameChestnut-flanked White-eye
Common NameChestnut-flanked White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops erythropleurus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and vent. The underparts are greyish-white, and the flanks display a striking chestnut coloration. A conspicuous white eye-ring encircles the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a pleasant warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern Asia, including southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, and Korea. It migrates south for the winter to Southeast Asia, ranging through southern China, Indochina, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, chestnut flanks, olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat and vent, small size
Description
This small, active passerine is easily identified by its prominent white eye-ring and distinctive chestnut flanks. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth of trees and shrubs, often moving in small, vocal flocks.
