Canary White-eye (Zosterops luteus)

Canary White-eye, a reference photo — Photo: Broinowski, Gracius J. · Public domain

The canary white-eye or yellow white-eye (Zosterops luteus) is a species of white-eye endemic to northern Australia in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Its common name reflects the circle of white feathers around its eye.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Canary White-eye being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Zosterops flavilateralis
Zosterops senegalensis
Zosterops anderssoni
Zosterops chloris
Zosterops stuhlmanni
Zosterops pallidus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Zosteropidae
Genus: Zosterops
Species: Zosterops luteus

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