Black-crowned White-eye vs Samoan White-eye
Zosterops atrifrons compared with Zosterops samoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned White-eye | Samoan White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops atrifrons | Zosterops samoensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 10.466666666666667 g (0.37 oz) | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned White-eye
Near Threatened
Samoan White-eye
About These Birds
Black-crowned White-eye
The Black-crowned White-eye is a small, greenish white-eye found on several islands in the Philippines, Sulawesi region, and the Moluccas, with a distinctive black forehead and crown contrasting with yellowish-green body plumage. It inhabits forest canopy, forest edges, and gardens, feeding on nectar, small insects, and berries. Island subspecies show some variation in extent of the black crown.