Zosterops flavus
The Javan White-eye (Zosterops flavus) is a captivating small passerine, resplendent in its uniform lemon-yellow plumage, making it one of the most vividly colored white-eyes. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm in length and weighing around 9-12 grams, its most defining feature, shared with its congeners, is the prominent ring of white feathers encircling its eye, starkly contrasting with its bright yellow head. Its back and wings often display a subtle greenish-yellow tinge, while its underpar...
This species primarily inhabits coastal mangrove forests, lowland evergreen and deciduous forests, and occasionally enters human-modified landscapes like plantations and gardens, generally found at elevations below 200 meters.
The Javan White-eye is primarily insectivorous, consuming small arthropods, but also readily feeds on nectar from various flowers and soft fruits.
The Javan White-eye is a highly active, diurnal species, often observed singly or in small, loose flocks, occasionally joining mixed-species foraging parties. They forage agilely through the foliage, gleaning insects from leaves and bark, and probing flowers for nectar with their brush-tipped ton...
The Javan White-eye is strictly endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, with its distribution primarily concentrated in the northern and eastern coastal lowlands. Its range is highly fragmented, reflecting the intense human pressure and habitat loss across Java. Significant populations are foun...
Vulnerable
- The name "Zosterops" is derived from Ancient Greek words "zoster" (girdle) and "ops" (eye), referring to the prominent white eye-ring. - Unlike many widespread white-eye species, the Javan White-eye is a true island endemic, found only on the island of Java, Indonesia. - Its brilliant lemon-yel...