Species BirdsSwinhoe's White-eye

Swinhoe's White-eye

Zosterops simplex

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Illustration of Swinhoe's White-eye (Zosterops simplex)

Swinhoe's White-eye is a small bird with a distinctive white eye ring and olive-green plumage. It is known for its social behavior, often found in small flocks.

Habitat
Typically found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Diet
Feeds on nectar and small insects.
How common
Uncommon

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