Zosterops minor
The Black-fronted White-eye (Zosterops minor) is a charming and often-overlooked passerine endemic to the island of New Guinea, instantly recognizable by its characteristic white eye-ring contrasting with a distinct black forehead and lores. Averaging around 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length and weighing approximately 8-12 grams, this small bird exhibits a vibrant olive-green plumage on its upperparts, wings, and tail, transitioning to bright yellow on its throat and underparts, often with ...
Found primarily in lowland and montane tropical moist forests, including secondary growth, forest edges, and cultivated areas, typically from sea level up to 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) in elevation.
Their diet consists primarily of small insects and their larvae, supplemented significantly by nectar from various flowering plants and small, soft fruits.
Black-fronted White-eyes are highly active, diurnal birds, spending their days foraging energetically through the canopy and sub-canopy. They are predominantly social, often observed in small family groups or larger flocks, and frequently join mixed-species foraging parties with other small passe...
The Black-fronted White-eye is endemic to the island of New Guinea, with a widespread distribution across both the Indonesian provinces of West Papua and Papua, and throughout Papua New Guinea. Its range extends from the lowland coastal regions up into the lower and mid-montane forests, generally...
Least Concern
- The Black-fronted White-eye is one of over 100 species in the Zosterops genus, a group renowned for its rapid speciation and diversity. - Despite its name, the black 'mask' on its face is a key feature, making its white eye-ring stand out even more. - Like many white-eyes, it plays an important...