Green White-eye
NameGreen White-eye
Common NameGreen White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops minor
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are bright olive-green, transitioning to yellowish-green on the underparts. It has a prominent white eye-ring and a small, pointed black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched warbles, trills, and chirps, often given in contact calls within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, found across various elevations.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green plumage, black bill
Description
This small passerine bird is characterized by its vibrant olive-green plumage and a distinctive white ring around its eye. It is an active species, often seen foraging in small flocks within its arboreal habitat.
