The Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), formerly the Oriental white-eye, is a small species of passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is a resident breeder in open woodland on the Indian subcontinent.
They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. They are easily identified by the distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish upperparts.
The English and scientific names refer to the conspicuous ring of white feathers round the eyes, zosterops being Greek for ‘girdle-eye’
Though mainly insectivorous, the Indian white-eye will also eat nectar and fruits of various kinds. Seen here among the flowers of Indian coral tree or dadap.
Shot in Coorg, Karnataka, India
Nikon Gears,
Sep 2024
© Bishan Monnappa
