Canary White-eye
Zosterops luteus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae
About
The canary white-eye or yellow white-eye is a species of white-eye endemic to northern Australia in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Its common name reflects the circle of white feathers around its eye.
Fun Fact
Its common name reflects the circle of white feathers around its eye.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in coastal northern Australia from the Northern Kimberley district east, including coastal islands of Melville, Bickerton, Groote Eylandt and Sir Edward Pellew Group, to western Cape York Peninsula (Edward River) and an isolated population in eastern Queensland in the region of Ayr to the mouth of Burdekin River.
Diet
Feed on insects including larvae in the outer foliage of small trees or shrubs and occasionally on muddy mangrove flats.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance