Réunion Olive White-eye
NameRéunion Olive White-eye
Common NameRéunion Olive White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops olivaceus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the crown and back. Underparts are greyish-white, becoming slightly darker on the flanks. It has a prominent white eye-ring, dark lores, and a slender, slightly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin calls and a warbling song, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, greyish underparts, small size, slender bill
Description
A small, active passerine endemic to Réunion Island, characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a distinctive white eye-ring. It forages actively in the canopy and undergrowth of native forests, feeding on insects, nectar, and small fruits.
