Pale White-eye
NamePale White-eye
Common NamePale White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops mauritianus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat and underparts, with greyish flanks. It has dark flight feathers and a prominent white eye-ring bordered by dark lores. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its soft, warbling, and often repetitive song, which can be quite melodious. It also produces various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, bright yellow underparts, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
The Pale White-eye is a small, active passerine bird endemic to Mauritius. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat and underparts, and a distinctive white ring around its eye. These birds are often seen foraging in small flocks.
