Aldabra White-eye
NameAldabra White-eye
Common NameAldabra White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops aldabrensis
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and vent. The belly is pale greyish-white, and a prominent, broad white ring encircles the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, high-pitched chirps and warbling songs, typical of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Aldabra Atoll, part of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green back, yellow throat and vent
Description
The Aldabra White-eye is a small, active passerine endemic to Aldabra Atoll. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat, and a distinctive white eye-ring. This species forages actively in the canopy and undergrowth, primarily feeding on insects and nectar.
