Image via Macaulay Library
Plain White-eye
- Scientific name
- Zosterops hypolais
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Plain White-eye, Zosterops hypolais, was formally described by the ornithologist Swinhoe in 1861. It is a distinct species within the Zosteropidae family, found primarily in the forest habitats of Northeast China. Its evolutionary trajectory reflects the general adaptation of the White-eye lineage, characterized by small, social birds that occupy specific ecological niches across the Palearctic and Indomalayan realms.
The bird is visually distinguished by its characteristic rounded wing and tail shapes, which facilitate the maneuverability required for foraging in dense foliage. Its design, if one considers the biological specialization of the species, favors energy-efficient flight and agile movement through the canopy. Because it is a relatively elusive and localized species compared to its more widespread cousins, it has been a subject of interest for field ornithologists documenting the diversity of East Asian avian life.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Plain White-eye
Plain White-eye is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Plain White-eye on collecto.rs?
Plain White-eye doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Plain White-eye?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Plain White-eye catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Plain White-eye is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
