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Black-capped White-eye vs Sri Lanka White-eye

Black-capped White-eye (Zosterops atricapilla)

Black-capped White-eye

Zosterops atricapilla

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It can reach a length between nine and eleven centimetres and looks slightly similar to the Sangkar white-eye. The back is olive green and the iris is brown. The bill and the feet are coloured black. The voice is characterized by soft twitters.

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Photo: Ben Costamagna · CC BY 4.0
Sri Lanka White-eye (Zosterops ceylonensis)

Sri Lanka White-eye

Zosterops ceylonensis

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This bird is slightly larger than the Indian white-eye (about 11 cm long) which it replaces above 4000 ft. The upper parts of the body and sides of neck are dark olive-green. The rump appears paler green while the crown and forehead appear darker. The wings and tail are brown edged with green on the back. The typical ring of tiny white feathers around the eye is present. The lores are dark and there is a dark streak below the eye. The chin, throat and upper breast are greenish-yellow as are the thighs and vent. The belly region is greyish white.

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Photo: Mickey Wu · CC BY 4.0

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