Abyssinian White-eye vs Kai Besar White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops grayi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Kai Besar White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops grayi
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 12.4 cm (4.9 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 16.0 g (0.56 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Kai Besar White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Least Concern

Kai Besar 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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