Hume's White-eye
NameHume's White-eye
Common NameHume's White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops auriventer
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features olive-green upperparts, a bright yellow throat and upper breast, and greyish flanks and belly. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the eye, and the undertail coverts are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, high-pitched chirps and trills, often used as contact calls within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo).
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, yellow throat and upper breast, olive-green upperparts, greyish flanks
Description
Hume's White-eye is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of trees and shrubs, often moving in small, cohesive flocks.
