Yellow-spectacled Heleia
NameYellow-spectacled Heleia
Common NameYellow-spectacled Heleia
Scientific NameHeleia wallacii
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright yellow head and throat, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. The underparts are white from the breast to the vent. A prominent yellow eye-ring encircles the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'swee' notes, often delivered in a rapid series, and a more complex warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, including Flores, Sumbawa, Sumba, and Timor, where it inhabits montane and submontane forests.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, olive-green back, white underparts, yellow eye-ring, small size
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its bright yellow head and olive-green back. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of forests, often moving in small, mixed-species flocks. Its distinctive plumage makes it easily identifiable within its range.
