About the Sri Lanka White-eye
The Sri Lanka white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family, which is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is a resident breeder in forests, gardens and plantations, mainly in the highlands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops ceylonensis |
| Species Codes | ceywhe1, SLWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka White-eye belong to?
The Sri Lanka White-eye (Zosterops ceylonensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka White-eye?
The Sri Lanka white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family, which is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is a resident breeder in forests, gardens and plantations, mainly in the highlands....
Where can I report a Sri Lanka White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceywhe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies 150 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
150
Species in Family
331
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