Everett's White-eye
Zosterops everetti
The Everett's White-eye (Zosterops everetti) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 10 g. Everett's white-eye is a bird species in the disputed family Zosteropidae, which might belong with the Old World babblers (Timaliidae).
About the Everett's White-eye
Everett's white-eye is a bird species in the disputed family Zosteropidae, which might belong with the Old World babblers (Timaliidae). The name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett. It is only found on the Talaud Islands, Sulu Archipelago and the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Everett's White-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Everett's White-eye look like?
- Everett's white-eye is a bird species in the disputed family Zosteropidae, which might belong with the Old World babblers (Timaliidae).
- How big is an Everett's White-eye?
- The Everett's White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see an Everett's White-eye?
- The Everett's White-eye occurs in 3 countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.
- What birds look similar to an Everett's White-eye?
- The Everett's White-eye is most easily confused with the Black-capped Speirops, the Citrine White-eye and the Vanuatu White-eye.
- Is the Everett's White-eye endangered?
- The Everett's White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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