Zosterops everetti
The Everett's White-eye, *Zosterops everetti*, is a captivating and highly active passerine bird belonging to the diverse Zosteropidae family. This small species, measuring approximately 11-12 cm in length and weighing between 8-12 grams, is easily identified by its bright olive-green upperparts, vivid yellow throat and vent, and the defining feature of its family: a prominent, unbroken white eye-ring that encircles its dark eye. Its underparts typically present a duller yellowish-white or gr...
This species primarily inhabits montane and submontane evergreen forests, forest edges, and secondary growth, often found at elevations ranging from lowlands up to 2,000 meters, occasionally higher.
Their omnivorous diet consists primarily of insects (especially caterpillars and beetles), small fruits (berries and drupes), and nectar, which they obtain by gleaning, probing, and hovering among foliage and flowers.
Everett's White-eyes are exceptionally active, diurnal birds that spend their days constantly flitting through the canopy and sub-canopy, tirelessly searching for sustenance, often as key members of mixed-species foraging flocks. They are agile foragers, expertly gleaning insects from foliage, pr...
The Everett's White-eye boasts an expansive distribution across Southeast Asia, primarily encompassing the entire Philippine archipelago and the island of Borneo. Within the Philippines, it is widely dispersed across numerous islands, including major landmasses such as Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, M...
Least Concern
- The genus name *Zosterops* originates from Ancient Greek, meaning "girdle-eye," a direct reference to the distinctive white eye-ring that characterizes most species in this family. - Everett's White-eye is renowned for its "super-tramp" dispersal capabilities, enabling it to rapidly colonize ne...