Somewhat similar to Mindanao White-eye, but has a slightly thicker bill, lacks the olive-green back, and is usually found at lower elevations.

Seven subspecies are recognized:[2] Forages in the understory for insects and often joins mixed-species flocks that include Blue-headed fantail, Golden-crowned babbler, Lemon-throated leaf warbler, Black-crowned babbler Little pied flycatcher, Turquoise flycatcher, Negros leaf warbler and other small birds.

Nest is an open cup made out of fine roots and elaves placed 3 meters above understorey.

[3] This species habitat is primary and secondary forest up to 1,220 metres (4,000 ft) above sea level.

IUCN has assessed this bird as least-concern species despite deforestation in the Philippines continues throughout the country due to slash and burn farming, mining, illegal logging and habitat conversion.