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Zosterops simplex
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, nectar, small fruit
Habitat
Gardens, forest edge, mangroves
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs
Incubation period
About 10–12 days
Size
Small (10–11cm)
Wingspan
~14–16cm
Weight
~8–10g
A bright yellow-green white-eye with the characteristic bold white eye-ring, widespread in gardens, forest edge, scrub and mangroves.
Highly gregarious, it forms active flocks that move rapidly through foliage taking nectar, small fruit and insects, calling constantly to stay in contact.
