Abyssinian White-eye vs Bare-eyed White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops superciliosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian White-eye | Bare-eyed White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops abyssinicus | Zosterops superciliosus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 8.65 g (0.31 oz) | 29.75 g (1.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian White-eye
Least Concern
Bare-eyed 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.
Bare-eyed White-eye
The Bare-eyed White-eye is a small white-eye of the family Zosteropidae found on the island of Rennell in the Solomon Islands. Weighing about 29.75g with a wingspan of 14.9cm, it differs from other white-eyes by lacking the typical prominent white eye-ring. It forages through forest canopy and scrub, feeding on nectar, small insects, and berries.