Indian White-Eye

Status

Least Concern

Classification

Bird

Exhibit

McNeil Avian Center

White-Eyes In The Wild

Named for the white ring around the eye, the Indian White-Eye is native to Southeast Asia, India, some Indonesian islands, and the Hawaiian Archipelago. In the wild, they eat insects, nectar, and fruits, and their average lifespan is about 7 years. The white-eye's average size and weight is 8-9 cm and 28-34 grams, respectively.

Did You Know?

Indian White-Eyes forage in small groups. They are highly arboreal and are rarely found on the ground. Their predators include palm squirrels, bats, and other birds. Previously known as the Oriental White-Eye, their name was recently changed due to previous members of Zosterops palpebrosus in Southeast Asia being renamed to a new species, making the Indian White-eye a more geographically accurate term for this species.