Sri Lanka White-eye vs Indian White-eye

The Sri Lanka White-eye and Indian White-eye are similar in appearance, but the Sri Lanka White-eye is endemic to Sri Lanka, while the Indian White-eye is widespread across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Key differences include their habitat preferences and subtle plumage variations.

Look for the Sri Lanka White-eye's more uniform olive-yellow plumage and its presence in Sri Lanka. The Indian White-eye may show a grayish underside and is found in a wider range of habitats across the Indian Subcontinent.

The Sri Lanka White-eye generally has a more uniform olive-yellow coloration, whereas the Indian White-eye is olive yellow above with a grayish underside and a bright yellow throat and undertail coverts. The Indian White-eye also has an all-yellow morph in certain regions.

The Sri Lanka White-eye is found exclusively in Sri Lanka, while the Indian White-eye inhabits a variety of woodland habitats across the Indian Subcontinent, including mangroves and hill forests.