Kafa White-eye vs Black-capped Speirops

Zosterops kaffensis compared with Zosterops lugubris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Kafa White-eye Black-capped Speirops
Scientific Name Zosterops kaffensis Zosterops lugubris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 12.4 cm (4.9 in) 14.6 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 11.0 g (0.39 oz) 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Kafa White-eye only

None

Black-capped Speirops only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Kafa White-eye

Least Concern

Black-capped Speirops

About These Birds

Black-capped Speirops

The Black-capped Speirops is a white-eye endemic to Annobon Island off the coast of Equatorial Guinea in the Gulf of Guinea, with a distinctive black cap and greenish body plumage. It inhabits forest canopy and edges on this small oceanic island. It feeds on nectar, berries, and small insects. Its restricted island range makes it potentially vulnerable to introduced predators and habitat change.

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