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Sri Lanka White-eye

Sri Lanka White-eye

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The Sri Lanka White-eye is an endemic species to the island of Sri Lanka. It is a common and active bird, easily found in suitable habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sri Lanka. Widespread in montane forests, forest edges, plantations, and gardens, especially in the central highlands.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white eye-ring, dull olive-green upperparts, and pale yellow underparts. Often found in active flocks, foraging for insects and nectar. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched, twittering calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day. Easily observed throughout the year.
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) 690V9439 - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Ceylon White-eye (Zosterops ceylonensis).jpg
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ceylon White-eye ( Zosterops ceylonensis) 690V9439 - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Ceylon White-eye (Zosterops ceylonensis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many other white-eyes, this species has a slightly darker, more subdued plumage, but still retains the characteristic white eye-ring.
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