Abyssinian White-eye vs Javan White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops flavus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Javan White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops flavus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 7.0 g (0.25 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Javan White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Endangered

Javan 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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