Lemon-bellied White-eye
NameLemon-bellied White-eye
Common NameLemon-bellied White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops chloris
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species features bright lemon-yellow underparts, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. A prominent white ring encircles each eye, and it has a short, pointed black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of soft, high-pitched twittering and warbling calls, often given while foraging in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across various islands in Indonesia, including the Moluccas and Lesser Sundas, as well as East Timor.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, lemon-yellow underparts, olive-green back, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
The Lemon-bellied White-eye is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in flocks, moving quickly through the canopy and undergrowth of various wooded habitats.
