Abyssinian White-eye vs Sanford's White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops lacertosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Sanford's White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops lacertosus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 16.4 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 31.0 g (1.09 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Sanford's White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Near Threatened

Sanford's 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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family