Aldabra White-eye vs Ambon White-eye

Zosterops aldabrensis compared with Zosterops kuehni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra White-eye Ambon White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops aldabrensis Zosterops kuehni
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.9 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 7.0 g (0.25 oz) 12.0 g (0.42 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra White-eye only

Ambon White-eye only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Aldabra White-eye

Least Concern

Ambon 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.

Ambon White-eye

The Ambon White-eye is a small zosteropid weighing 12 g with an 10.9 cm wingspan, endemic to Ambon Island in the Moluccas of Indonesia. Like other white-eyes, it forages actively in flocks through forest canopy for nectar, insects, and small fruits.

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