About Zosterops luteus Gould, 1843
Zosterops luteus is a small white-eye species. It has a bright olive-colored back, yellow underparts and yellow lores, along with a characteristic ring of silver-white feathers around its eyes and a dark loral stripe. This species feeds on nectar, and has a short, sharp beak and a brush-tipped tongue that is similar to the tongues of honeyeaters. Adults measure 100–110 mm in total length, have a wingspan of 52–59 mm, a bill length of 13–16 mm, and weigh between 6.5 and 11.0 grams. In terms of behavior and ecology, Zosterops luteus inhabits mangrove, mangal and adjacent riverine vegetation. The birds feed on insects, including their larvae, in the outer foliage of small trees or shrubs, and will occasionally feed on muddy mangrove flats. They are gregarious, and are usually found in pairs or small flocks. This species is rated Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List, and holds the same Least Concern conservation status in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
