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Japanese White-eye

Zosterops japonicus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Zosterops japonicus (Japanese White-eye)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メジロ

Chinese 暗綠繡眼〔東亞綠繡眼，綠繡眼〕

Spanish Anteojitos Japonés

French Zostérops du Japon

German Japanbrillenvogel

Portuguese olho-branco-do-japão

Russian Японская белоглазка

Thai นกแว่นตาขาวหลังเขียว

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Zosterops griseovirescens

Least Concern

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Banded White-eye

Zosterops vellalavella

Near Threatened

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Black-capped White-eye

Zosterops atricapilla

Least Concern

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Black-fronted White-eye

Zosterops minor

Least Concern

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Ashy-bellied White-eye

African Yellow White-eye

Zosterops senegalensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese White-eye?

The scientific name of Japanese White-eye is Zosterops japonicus. It belongs to the genus Zosterops.

What is the conservation status of Japanese White-eye?

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese White-eye live?

Japanese White-eye is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Japanese White-eye belong to?

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) belongs to the genus Zosterops, which is part of the taxonomic family Zosteropidae.

Is Japanese White-eye endangered?

No, Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Japanese White-eye belong to?

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese White-eye?

The closest relatives of Japanese White-eye in the genus Zosterops include Ambon White-eye, Annobon White-eye, Banded White-eye, Black-capped White-eye, Black-fronted White-eye.