Black-capped Speirops
Zosterops lugubris
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The Black-capped Speirops is a white-eye endemic to Annobon Island off the coast of Equatorial Guinea in the Gulf of Guinea, with a distinctive black cap and greenish body plumage. It inhabits forest canopy and edges on this small oceanic island. It feeds on nectar, berries, and small insects. Its restricted island range makes it potentially vulnerable to introduced predators and habitat change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 15.0 g | 0.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Zosterops |
| Species | Zosterops lugubris |
Distribution
Black-capped Speirops has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Zosteropidae family