About the Australian Yellow White-eye
The canary white-eye or yellow white-eye is a species of white-eye endemic to northern Australia in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Its common name reflects the circle of white feathers around its eye.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops luteus |
| Species Codes | ayweye3, AYWE, YEWE, CAWE, YWEY, CWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Yellow White-eye belong to?
The Australian Yellow White-eye (Zosterops luteus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Australian Yellow White-eye?
The canary white-eye or yellow white-eye is a species of white-eye endemic to northern Australia in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Its common name reflects the circle of white feathers around its eye....
Where can I report a Australian Yellow White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Yellow White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ayweye3, or on iNaturalist.
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