Zosterops nigrorum
The Negros White-eye, *Zosterops nigrorum*, is a small, vibrant songbird endemic to the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm in length, it exhibits the characteristic Zosteropidae appearance with a prominent white eye-ring, which stands out against its olive-green upperparts and bright yellowish underparts, particularly on the throat and belly. Its wings and tail are somewhat darker, edged with green. This species lacks significant sexual dimorphism, wit...
Found primarily in submontane and montane forest habitats, ranging from lowlands up to elevations of about 2,000 meters, often favoring forest edges and disturbed secondary growth.
Primarily insectivorous, consuming small insects and their larvae, supplemented with nectar from flowers and the pulp of small fruits.
The Negros White-eye is an active, arboreal species, often observed foraging energetically among the foliage of trees and shrubs. It typically moves in small, cohesive flocks of its own kind, or frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with other small insectivorous and nectiv...
The Negros White-eye (*Zosterops nigrorum*) is strictly endemic to the Western Visayas island group of the Philippines. Its primary distribution is centered on Negros Island, where it is found across a wide range of elevations from the lowlands up to approximately 2,000 meters in montane forests....
Least Concern
- The Negros White-eye is a true island endemic, found only on a handful of islands in the central Philippines, making it a conservation priority for local biodiversity efforts. - Its genus, *Zosterops*, is often called the 'great speciator' due to its remarkable ability to diversify rapidly into...