Abyssinian White-eye vs Reunion Grey White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops borbonicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Reunion Grey White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops borbonicus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 8.8 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Reunion Grey White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Least Concern

Reunion Grey White-eye

About These Birds

Abyssinian White-eye

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.

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