Abyssinian White-eye vs Black-ringed White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops anomalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian White-eye | Black-ringed White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops abyssinicus | Zosterops anomalus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 8.65 g (0.31 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian White-eye
Least Concern
Black-ringed 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.
Black-ringed White-eye
The Black-ringed White-eye is a small, active white-eye with olive-green plumage, a distinctive black ring around the white eye ring, and yellowish underparts. It is endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Indonesian islands, inhabiting forest, forest edges, and secondary growth. It feeds on insects, nectar, and small fruits, moving energetically through the canopy in small flocks.