Abyssinian White-eye vs Tagula White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops meeki

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Tagula White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops meeki
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 11.6 cm (4.6 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 9.0 g (0.32 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Tagula White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Near Threatened

Tagula 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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