Pygmy white-eye


The pygmy white-eye, also known as the pygmy ibon, is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oculocincta.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to the hill forest and lower montane forest of north Borneo.

Behaviour

It feeds on small berries, fruits, seeds and insects, foraging in small flocks of 4 to 8 birds. It will associate with other birds when feeding, including other white-eyes, cuckoo-doves, yuhinas and erpornises. The species is common but inconspicuous.