White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies
Indian White-eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), 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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Indian white-eye
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
