OBSERVATIONS ON THE FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF WHITE- EYE

ZOOLOGY

The Indian white eye (zosterora palpebrosus) formally the Oriental white eye is a small passerine bird in the white eye family . They forage in small groups , feeding on nectar and small insects . They are easily identified by the distinctive white eye ring and all over yellowish upperparts. They range previously extended to southeast Asia. Most birds feed their chicks with animal food during the few days after hatching, even those birds that feed mainly on fruits and grains. The Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) is no exception. This bird feeds on insects, fruits and nectar from flowers. The young have been observed to be fed mainly on caterpillars. The images above show the chick at various ages being fed with succulent caterpillars. Other invertebrates like spiders and ants are also popular (below). However, no plant food was seen delivered to the chicks. This is understandable, as growing chicks need proteins more than sugars and carbohydrates.

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