Hume's White-eye
Zosterops auriventer
The Hume's White-eye (Zosterops auriventer) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 9 g. Hume's white-eye is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Hume's White-eye
Hume's white-eye is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae. It is found in upland areas of Myanmar, southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Hume's White-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Hume's White-eye look like?
- Hume's white-eye is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Hume's White-eye?
- The Hume's White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Hume's White-eye?
- The Hume's White-eye occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Hume's White-eye?
- The Hume's White-eye is most easily confused with the Kikuyu White-eye, the Sri Lanka White-eye and the Black-capped White-eye.
- Is the Hume's White-eye endangered?
- The Hume's White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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