What does the Warbling White-eye eat?
Zosterops japonicus
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Diet overview
Omnivore (primarily insectivorous and nectivorous)
How it forages
Forages actively in trees and shrubs, gleaning insects and spiders from foliage. Also feeds extensively on nectar from flowers, often hovering briefly or clinging to blossoms. Consumes small fruits and berries, especially during autumn and winter. Often seen probing flowers with its brush-tipped tongue.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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