Aldabra White-eye vs Seychelles White-eye

Zosterops aldabrensis compared with Zosterops modestus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra White-eye Seychelles White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops aldabrensis Zosterops modestus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 11.6 cm (4.6 in)
Weight 7.0 g (0.25 oz) 12.25 g (0.43 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra White-eye only

Seychelles White-eye only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Aldabra White-eye

Vulnerable

Seychelles 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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