Ethiopian white-eye
NameEthiopian white-eye
Common NameEthiopian white-eye
Scientific NameZosterops abyssinicus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features bright yellow-green on the crown, back, and wings, with a prominent white eye-ring encircling the eye. The throat is yellow, transitioning to greyish-white on the belly and flanks, and the undertail coverts are yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of soft, high-pitched trills and warbles, often described as a cheerful, twittering song, used both for communication within flocks and territorial defense.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Ethiopian white-eye is found in northeastern Africa, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and extends into parts of the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen).
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, yellow-green upperparts, greyish-white underparts, small size, yellow throat
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its bright yellow-green upperparts and a distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in trees and shrubs, often in small, chattering flocks, feeding on a varied diet.
