Chestnut-flanked White-eye
Zosterops erythropleurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyZosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies)
- GenusZosterops (Typical White-eyes)
- SpeciesZosterops erythropleurus (Chestnut-flanked White-eye)
About the Chestnut-flanked White-eye
The chestnut-flanked white-eye (Zosterops erythropleurus) is a bird in the family Zosteropidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863. It is found in forests, and prefers rather deep mixed and coniferous forests.
It is 10.5 cm in length and has a distinct chestnut patch on its flanks. The bill base and lower mandible may be pinkish. Its underparts are whiter. The similar Japanese white-eye is pale brown on its flanks. It is migratory, breeding in Manchuria and migrating to central China, the province of Yunnan and northern Southeast Asia in the winter. It is the most migratory species of white-eye. It breeds in poplar, alder and willow forests, thickets and groves, and winters in deciduous and evergreen forests, usually above 1000 m. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-flanked White-eye in Khao Yai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-flanked White-eye in Khao Yai National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-flanked White-eye sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 484 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-flanked White-eye in Khao Yai National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-flanked White-eye in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.