Yellowish White-eye
A species of Typical white-eyes Scientific name : Zosterops nigrorum Genus : Typical white-eyes
Yellowish White-eye, A species of Typical white-eyes
Botanical name: Zosterops nigrorum
Genus: Typical white-eyes
Content
Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Description
The yellowish white-eye (Zosterops nigrorum) or golden-yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellowish White-eye consumes small insects, berries, and tiny fruits. They forage in groups, often joining mixed-species flocks, and search for food in the forest's lower layers while vocalizing.
Habitat
The habitat of yellowish White-eye typically encompasses forests, including forest edges and secondary growth areas. These birds are also prevalent in clearings and lower strata of dipterocarp forests. Additionally, they can be found in isolated patches of vegetation within grasslands. They generally inhabit lowland environments and are uncommon in higher elevations, mostly avoiding mossy forests even where their range intersects with similar species.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
Typical white-eyes Species
Yellowish White-eye