Orange River White-eye
NameOrange River White-eye
Common NameOrange River White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops pallidus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and undertail coverts. The belly is pale greyish, and the flanks are a distinctive rufous-brown. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched trills, warbles, and twittering contact calls, often given while foraging in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found along the Orange River and its tributaries in South Africa, extending into parts of Namibia and Botswana.
Identifying Featureswhite eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, yellow throat, rufous flanks, small size
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat, and distinctive white eye-ring. It forages in trees and shrubs, often in small flocks, moving quickly through the foliage.
