Zosterops consobrinorum
The Pale-bellied White-eye (*Zosterops consobrinorum*) is a charming and active passerine, endemic to the montane forests of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Measuring approximately 11 cm in length and weighing around 8-12 grams, this small bird is characterized by its bright olive-green upperparts, contrasting with notably pale greyish-white underparts, which lend it its descriptive common name. A prominent, unbroken white eye-ring encircles a dark eye, framed by dark lores, creating a distinctive field...
Found primarily in humid submontane and montane forests, often at elevations between 500 and 2,000 meters, favoring forest edges and clearings.
Their diet is omnivorous, consisting primarily of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates, supplemented with nectar from flowers and small berries or fruits. They forage actively by gleaning from leaves and branches.
Pale-bellied White-eyes are highly social and active birds, typically observed foraging in small, agile flocks, often joining mixed-species groups. They exhibit a characteristic energetic foraging style, gleaning insects and larvae from foliage, probing flowers for nectar, and occasionally consum...
The Pale-bellied White-eye is strictly endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, with its distribution centered within the central and southeastern mountainous regions. Its primary range includes the highlands of Latimojong in central Sulawesi and the various mountain ranges of Southeast Sula...
Least Concern
- The Pale-bellied White-eye is endemic to Sulawesi, an island known as a biodiversity hotspot, particularly for its unique avifauna. - Despite its relatively restricted range, it is considered 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, suggesting a stable population within its montane habitat. - Its common na...