Mauritius Olive White-eye
NameMauritius Olive White-eye
Common NameMauritius Olive White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops chloronothos
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, becoming slightly brighter on the wings and tail. Underparts are paler, a dull greenish-yellow or greyish-olive. The most striking feature is the broad, conspicuous white eye-ring surrounding a dark eye. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for soft, high-pitched, often trilling or warbling calls, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mauritius, restricted to the remaining native upland forests, primarily within the Black River Gorges National Park.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green plumage, slender dark bill, endemic to Mauritius
Description
A small, active passerine endemic to Mauritius, characterized by its olive-green plumage and distinctive white eye-ring. These birds are often seen foraging in pairs or small groups within the forest canopy, moving quickly through vegetation.
