Black-crowned White-eye
A species of Typical white-eyes Scientific name : Zosterops atrifrons Genus : Typical white-eyes
Black-crowned White-eye, A species of Typical white-eyes
Botanical name: Zosterops atrifrons
Genus: Typical white-eyes
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Description General Info
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The black-crowned white-eye (Zosterops atrifrons) is a songbird species. It is closely related to the Old World babblers, and its family Zosteropidae might better be included in the Tiimalidae. Its subspecies from the Sulawesi region might warrant recognition as distinct species Z. subatrifrons. The Sangihe white-eye (Z. nehrkorni) and the Seram white-eye (Z. stalkeri) were formerly included in Z. atrifrons, as is still, on occasion, the black-fronted white-eye (Z. minor). It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Quite common, it is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-crowned White-eye consumes arthropods, fruits, and seeds, foraging from undergrowth to canopy. It forages alone or in flocks, gleaning and probing under foliage, and exhibits hover-gleaning. Flock size varies by location.
Habitat
The black-crowned White-eye is typically found in a range of forested environments, including primary and secondary lowland forests, as well as hill forests that are either intact, selectively logged, or heavily degraded. They are also common in forest edges, scrubland, and cultivated highland areas. These birds adeptly exploit forested habitats that are interspersed with rivers or roads.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
Typical white-eyes Species
Black-crowned White-eye