Yellowish White-eye

Zosterops nigrorum

White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Yellowish White-eye (Zosterops nigrorum) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in the Philippines, weighing about 7 g. The yellowish white-eye or golden-yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Least ConcernRareEndemicEats invertebratesforest7 g

About the Yellowish White-eye

The yellowish white-eye or golden-yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Yellowish White-eye look like?
The yellowish white-eye or golden-yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
How big is a Yellowish White-eye?
The Yellowish White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
Where can you see a Yellowish White-eye?
The Yellowish White-eye is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Yellowish White-eye?
The Yellowish White-eye is most easily confused with the Ethiopian White-eye, the Black-capped Speirops and the Everett's White-eye.
Is the Yellowish White-eye endangered?
The Yellowish White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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