Northern Yellow White-eye
NameNorthern Yellow White-eye
Common NameNorthern Yellow White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops simplex
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to yellowish-green, with a bright yellow throat and vent. The underparts are generally grayish-white, and a distinct white eye-ring encircles the eye. The bill is slender and dark, and legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of high-pitched, often repeated "tsee-tsee-tsee" or "swee-swee" calls, and a soft, warbling song. Flocks often communicate with constant chirping.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to East Asia, including much of eastern China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. It has also been introduced to other regions.
Identifying Featureswhite eye-ring, small size, yellowish-green plumage, active foraging, slender dark bill
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its bright yellowish-green plumage and a prominent white ring around its eye. It is often seen foraging in small flocks, moving quickly through foliage in various wooded habitats.
