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Lowland White-eye (Zosterops meyeni)

Lowland White-eye

Zosterops meyeni

Least Concern

Overview

The lowland white-eye (Zosterops meyeni) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae that is near endemic to the northern Philippines but also found on the Taiwanese islands of Lüdao and Lanyu. The species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat

Found in tropical moist lowland forest, second growth, and gardens, with a wide range of habitats including clearings, fishponds, rivers, second growth scrubland, and forest edges. It is typically found below 1,000 metres above sea level.

Diet

Forages in the understory and often joins mixed-species flocks with other small birds.

Did you know?

While the Philippines has faced massive deforestation, the lowland white-eye's adaptability has allowed it to survive and even thrive better than most Philippine birds.

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