Green-backed White-eye
NameGreen-backed White-eye
Common NameGreen-backed White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops minor
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, including the crown and back, are olive-green. The throat and vent are yellowish-green, contrasting with a greyish-white belly. A distinctive, broad white eye-ring encircles the eye. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, twittering or chirping notes, often forming a warbling song. They are generally quite vocal, especially when foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, where it is widely distributed across the lowlands and hills.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, prominent white eye-ring, yellowish throat and vent
Description
The Green-backed White-eye is a small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a prominent white eye-ring. These social birds typically forage in the canopy and undergrowth of forests, often in small flocks, feeding on a varied diet.
