Abyssinian White-eye vs Principe White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops ficedulinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Principe White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops ficedulinus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 10.6 cm (4.2 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 7.5 g (0.26 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Principe White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Endangered

Principe 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.

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