Aldabra White-eye vs Sanford's White-eye

Zosterops aldabrensis compared with Zosterops lacertosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra White-eye Sanford's White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops aldabrensis Zosterops lacertosus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 16.4 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 7.0 g (0.25 oz) 31.0 g (1.09 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra White-eye only

Sanford's White-eye only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Aldabra White-eye

Near Threatened

Sanford's White-eye

About These Birds

Aldabra White-eye

The Aldabra White-eye is a tiny passerine weighing about 7 g, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. A member of the Zosteropidae family, it forages actively through scrub and woodland vegetation, identifiable by the characteristic white ring around its eye.

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