Sunday, May 3, 2026

5987. Oriental White-eye songbird


 

 

The Mata Puteh, or Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), is a small, popular songbird known for its distinctive white eye-ring, bright yellow-green plumage, and powerful, percussive song. Native to Southeast Asia, it is commonly kept as a caged pet in Singapore and Malaysia for its vocal abilities.

 

Canon R5 300mm, 1/400 sec, f/16, ISO 3200

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 Canon R5 75mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, ISO 640

 

 

SINGAPORE - 27 APR 2026: 9.42am. The Toa Payoh Bird Pavilion is located at Block 93 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh. Enthusiasts hang and display songbirds like Jambuls, Oriental White-Eyes. It is located near a coffeeshop. The pavilion was reopened in January 2024, after being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 The Toa Payoh Bird Pavilion is located at

  • Location: 93 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310093.
  • Best Time to Visit: Mornings on weekends and public holidays, when the pavilion is busiest.
  • Experience: Listen to, observe birds in, and socialize with bird enthusiasts. It is located near a coffeeshop.
  • Upgrading: The area around Block 93 has undergone renovations to serve residents and bird enthusiasts better.
  • Availability: As of Jan 2024, the pavilion was reopened after being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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