About the Mountain Black-eye
The Mountain Black-eye (Zosterops emiliae) is a species of bird in the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 150 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code mouble1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops emiliae |
| Species Codes | mouble1, MOBL, MOBE, MBEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Black-eye belong to?
The Mountain Black-eye (Zosterops emiliae) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Black-eye?
The Mountain Black-eye is a member of the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mountain Black-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Black-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouble1, or on iNaturalist.