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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops palpebrosus |
| Species Codes | indwhe1, 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.