Dark-eyed White-eye
NameDark-eyed White-eye
Common NameDark-eyed White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops emiliae
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, transitioning to dull yellow on the underparts, which are paler on the belly. The eye is dark, and there is no white eye-ring. The bill is dark and pointed, and the legs are also dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, specifically found in the montane regions of northern Borneo, including areas like Mount Kinabalu and Mount Trus Madi.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 11-12 cm), Olive-green upperparts and dull yellow underparts, Dark eye without a white eye-ring, Dark, pointed bill, Found in montane forests of Borneo
Description
The Dark-eyed White-eye is a small, olive-yellow passerine bird endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. Unlike most white-eyes, it lacks a prominent white eye-ring, giving it a distinctive dark-eyed appearance. It forages actively in the canopy for insects, fruits, and nectar.
