Aldabra White-eye vs Ashy-bellied White-eye
Zosterops aldabrensis compared with Zosterops citrinella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra White-eye | Ashy-bellied White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops aldabrensis | Zosterops citrinella |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Aldabra White-eye
Least Concern
Ashy-bellied 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.
Ashy-bellied White-eye
The Ashy-bellied White-eye is a small songbird found on islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Weighing about 11.5g with a wingspan near 11.5cm, it has the characteristic white eye-ring of the Zosteropidae family and pale yellowish-grey underparts. It forages in flocks through forest canopy and scrub, feeding on nectar and small insects.