Australian Yellow White-eye
Zosterops luteus
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The Australian Yellow White-eye is a small, gregarious songbird found in mangroves and coastal scrub in northern and northwestern Australia. Weighing about 9.85g with a wingspan of 11.2cm, it has bright yellow underparts and the characteristic white eye-ring of its family. It forages in flocks for nectar, small insects, and soft fruits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Weight | 9.850000000000001 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 9-12 days. Fledging: 10-11 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Zosterops |
| Species | Zosterops luteus |
Distribution
Australian Yellow White-eye has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Zosteropidae family