Abyssinian White-eye vs Ashy-bellied White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops citrinella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian White-eye | Ashy-bellied White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops abyssinicus | Zosterops citrinella |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 8.65 g (0.31 oz) | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian White-eye
Least Concern
Ashy-bellied 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.
Ashy-bellied White-eye
The Ashy-bellied White-eye is a small songbird found on islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Weighing about 11.5g with a wingspan near 11.5cm, it has the characteristic white eye-ring of the Zosteropidae family and pale yellowish-grey underparts. It forages in flocks through forest canopy and scrub, feeding on nectar and small insects.