Black-crowned White-eye
Zosterops atrifrons
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The Black-crowned White-eye is a small, greenish white-eye found on several islands in the Philippines, Sulawesi region, and the Moluccas, with a distinctive black forehead and crown contrasting with yellowish-green body plumage. It inhabits forest canopy, forest edges, and gardens, feeding on nectar, small insects, and berries. Island subspecies show some variation in extent of the black crown.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 10.466666666666667 g | 0.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Zosterops |
| Species | Zosterops atrifrons |
Distribution
Black-crowned White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Zosteropidae family