Mayotte White-eye
NameMayotte White-eye
Common NameMayotte White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops mayottensis
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts, particularly on the throat and belly. It possesses a prominent white eye-ring and a dark, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, warbling song and various chirping or trilling contact calls used to communicate within flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mayotte, an overseas department of France in the Comoros archipelago.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green upperparts, bright yellow underparts, dark, pointed bill
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and bright yellow plumage. It typically forages in trees and shrubs, often in small flocks, feeding on a varied diet.
