Abyssinian White-eye vs Sangihe White-eye

Zosterops abyssinicus compared with Zosterops nehrkorni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian White-eye Sangihe White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops abyssinicus Zosterops nehrkorni
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Weight 8.65 g (0.31 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Abyssinian White-eye only

None

Sangihe White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian White-eye

Critically Endangered

Sangihe 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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