Lowland White-eye
NameLowland White-eye
Common NameLowland White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops meyeni
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and upper breast. The belly is greyish-white, and the undertail coverts are yellow. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the eye, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, rapid trills and chirps, often used as contact calls within a flock while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, primarily found on Luzon and other northern Philippine islands, including Mindoro, Marinduque, and Polillo.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, yellow throat, olive-green upperparts, small size, active foraging in flocks
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat, and a distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in small, noisy flocks, moving quickly through the canopy and undergrowth of various habitats.
