Japanese White-eye
Zosterops japonicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae
About
The warbling white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. The specific epithet is occasionally written japonica, but this is incorrect due to the gender of the genus. Its native range includes much of East Asia, including the Russian Far East, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines. It has been intentionally introduced to other parts of the world as a pet and as pest control, with mixed results. As one of the native species of the Japanese islands, it has been depicted in Japanese art on numerous occasions, and historically was kept as a cage bird.
Fun Fact
Japanese White-eyes have become invasive in Hawaii and are so effective at spreading seeds of alien plants that they are considered a major driver of native forest decline.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet of fruit from several species of flowering plants, various types of insects, and nectar at all levels of foliage.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance