Capped White-eye

Zosterops fuscicapilla

The capped white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It has a white eye ring, round wings, and strong legs. The capped white-eyes are sociable and live in large flocks. The Oya Tabu white-eye of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands was formerly considered a subspecies, but is now thought to be a distinct species.

Scientific name

Zosterops fuscicapilla

Family

White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies

IUCN status

LC