Pemba White-eye
NamePemba White-eye
Common NamePemba White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops vaughani
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely bright yellow, with a prominent white eye-ring. The lores are blackish, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, warbling song and a characteristic 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, typical of white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Pemba Island, an island off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage, Prominent white eye-ring, Small size, Active foraging behavior, often hanging upside down, Endemic to Pemba Island
Description
The Pemba White-eye is a small, vibrant yellow passerine endemic to Pemba Island. It is characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and active foraging behavior, often seen hanging upside down while searching for food in the canopy.
