Alternative name: Ceylon White-eye
- Zosterops ceylonensis
Identification
11cm long. Olive green upperparts, white underparts, bright yellow throat and breast. It has rounded wings and strong legs. Conspicuous ring of white feathers round the eyes.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Habitat
Forests, gardens and plantations mainly in the highlands.
Behaviour
It builds a tree nest and lays 3 unspotted pale blue eggs.
The diet includes insects, nectar and fruits.
