Abyssinian White-eye vs Samoan White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops samoensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Samoan White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops samoensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 12.3 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 10.6 g (0.37 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Samoan White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Near Threatened

Samoan 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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