-
-
-
small warbler-like bird with a gray head, yellowish-green body, and varying amounts of white around the eye. slacks the well-defined white “spectacles” of typical white-eyes.
-
general description
- appearance
- the javan grey-throated white-eye is a small bird with olive-green upperparts and pale gray underparts.
- it has a distinctive white eye-ring, which gives it its name.
- the throat is gray, contrasting with the olive-green body.
- the beak and legs are generally dark.
- size: typically measures about 12-14 cm in length.
- appearance
-
behavior
- known for its active and social behavior, often seen in flocks.
- it has a high-pitched, melodious song used for communication and establishing territory.
- frequently flits through foliage and branches in search of food.
-
habitat
- range: found in southeast asia, specifically on the island of java in indonesia.
-
environment
-
prefers forest edges, secondary growth, and gardens.
-
can also be found in plantations and other areas with dense vegetation.
diet
-
primarily insectivorous, feeding on insects and small invertebrates.
-
also consumes fruits and nectar.
-
-
breeding
- nesting
- builds a small, cup-shaped nest made of plant fibers, leaves, and twigs.
- nests are usually well-concealed in dense foliage.
- reproduction
- breeding season varies but generally coincides with the availability of food.
- female lays 2-4 eggs, which are incubated for about two weeks.
- both parents participate in feeding the chicks.
- nesting
-
conservation status
- currently not considered endangered or vulnerable.
- listed as least concern by the iucn due to its wide range and stable population.
-
interesting facts
- the javan grey-throated white-eye is named for its distinctive white eye-ring and gray throat, key identifying features.
- it plays an important role in controlling insect populations and pollination due to its diet and foraging behavior.