Abyssinian White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.5 cm
Weight
8.65 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Abyssinian White-eye weighs under 9g and is found across northeastern Africa. It has a distinctive white eye-ring and forages actively for nectar and insects in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 8.65 g | 0.31 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Zosterops |
| Species | Zosterops abyssinicus |
Distribution
Abyssinian White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abyssinian White-eye endangered?
The Abyssinian White-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian White-eye nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the Abyssinian White-eye?
The Abyssinian White-eye has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 8.65 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian White-eye belong to?
The Abyssinian White-eye (Zosterops abyssinicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.
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