Zosterops atriceps
The Cream-throated White-eye, *Zosterops atriceps*, is a charming and active passerine, measuring approximately 11-12 cm in length and weighing between 9-14 grams. Its most striking features include a distinctive creamy-white throat, contrasting with a dark, almost blackish, crown and forehead-a trait reflected in its scientific epithet 'atriceps,' meaning 'black-headed.' Like all members of the genus *Zosterops*, it possesses a prominent, pristine white eye-ring that stands out against its y...
Primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth from sea level up to at least 1,500 meters.
Feeds primarily on small insects and their larvae, nectar from various flowering plants, and a variety of small, soft fruits and berries.
A highly active and restless bird, the Cream-throated White-eye is diurnal, typically foraging in the canopy and mid-story vegetation. It employs acrobatic maneuvers, gleaning insects from foliage, probing flowers for nectar, and plucking small fruits. This species is notably social, often observ...
The Cream-throated White-eye is strictly endemic to the northern Moluccas archipelago in eastern Indonesia. Its distribution encompasses several key islands, including Morotai, Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Mare, Kayoa, Obi, Bisa, and Kasiruta. This species is non-migratory, maintaining resi...
Least Concern
- The name 'atriceps' in its scientific name, Zosterops atriceps, directly translates to 'black-headed,' referring to its dark crown. - It is an island endemic, found only on a specific group of islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia, highlighting the unique biodiversity of archipelagos. - W...