Indian White-eye

Zosterops palpebrosus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
indwhe1, IWEY, INWE

About the Indian White-eye

The Indian white-eye, formerly the Oriental white-eye, is a small species of passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is a resident breeder in open woodland on the Indian subcontinent. They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. The distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish upperparts easily identify them. The range previously extended eastwards to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Their name was recently changed because previous members of Zosterops palpebrosus in Southeast Asia were reclassified as a new species, making the Indian White-eye a more geographically accurate term for this species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyWhite-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae)
SpeciesZosterops palpebrosus
Species Codesindwhe1, IWEY, INWE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Indian White-eye belong to?

The Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Indian White-eye?

The Indian white-eye, formerly the Oriental white-eye, is a small species of passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is a resident breeder in open woodland on the Indian subcontinent. They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. The distinctive white eye-ring and overall yell...

Where can I report a Indian White-eye sighting?

You can log sightings of Indian White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indwhe1, or on iNaturalist.