Reunion Olive White-eye

The Réunion olive white-eye (Zosterops olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found on Réunion. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. == Description == like the name suggests the bird is olive green on the back and yellow on the rump, gray on the belly and black on the head. Its eye is surrounded by a circle of white feathers. The male and female are undifferentiated. == Habitat == This bird lives in, between 500 and 2,500 meters. It is frequently found in the Réunion National Park or in the Bélouve forest. He likes places where the yellow flower tree "Hypericum lanceolatum" grow. Its thin, slightly curved beak allows it to reach the nectar of flowers. == Behavior == The green bird is always on the move. It has difficulty supporting the presence of conspecifics and can be aggressive. == Diet == The green bird is mainly nectarivorous but it also feeds on fruit pulp and insects. == Breeding == Breeding takes place from June/July to January. The female lays 2 to 3 eggs in a cup-shaped nest made of twigs, down and moss. Several couples can live together…