Sunday, October 13, 2013

Oriental White-eye


Facts about Oriental White Eye :-

  1. The Oriental White-eye is a small passerine bird, about 8-9 cm long. 
  2. They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. 
  3. They are easily identified by the distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish upperparts. 
  4. They are highly arboreal and only rarely descend to the ground. 
  5. They call frequently as they forage and the usual contact call is a soft nasal cheer. 
  6. The forehead is sometimes coloured by pollen leading to mistaken identifications. 
  7. Often found in the parks, or in the small size shrubs in Dwarka.