Abyssinian White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zosterops-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Abyssinian White-eye (Zosterops abyssinicus) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (brillenvögel), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 8.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Gewicht | 8,65 g | 0.31 oz |
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Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 14 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Zosteropidae (Brillenvögel) |
| Genus | Zosterops |
| Arten | Zosterops abyssinicus |
Distribution
Abyssinian White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
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