White-eyes are small passerine birds. They are found in narrow belt of a region from tropical to sub tropical Africa, then southern and Eastern Asia. With the exception of the Japanese White-Eyes introduced in Hawaii, most other Pacific islands have their own sub-species of White-Eyes.

The differences between the various species of White-eyes are minimal and difficult to distinguish, the plumage being generally greenish olive above, and pale grey below. Some species have a white or bright yellow throat, breast or lower parts, and several have buff flanks. Lastly, one outstanding feature, most species have a conspicuous ring of tiny white feathers around their eyes, as their names imply.

White-eyes are sociable birds, gathering themselves into large flocks, calling and foraging together. They would go separate ways on the approach of the breeding season. They are omnivorous - feeding on tiny fruits of flowering plants, insects and they also harvest nectar. Below is a long list of White-Eyes for the region of South -east Asia.