Abyssinian White-eye
NameAbyssinian White-eye
Common NameAbyssinian White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops abyssinicus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe Abyssinian White-eye has an olive-green crown and back, bright yellow throat and undertail coverts, and a greyish-white belly. Its most prominent feature is the striking white ring around each eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched chirps, trills, and warbling songs, often given in a conversational manner while foraging in a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern Africa, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and extending into parts of the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen).
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, yellow throat and vent, small size, slender, pointed bill
Description
This small, active passerine bird is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, yellowish throat, and a distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in small flocks, moving quickly through trees and shrubs in search of food.
