São Tomé White-eye
NameSão Tomé White-eye
Common NameSão Tomé White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops lugubris
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, transitioning to yellowish-green on the underparts. It has a prominent white eye-ring contrasting with dark lores, and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, warbling songs and chirping contact calls, typical of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of São Tomé in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green plumage, endemic to São Tomé
Description
This small, active passerine is endemic to São Tomé. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive white eye-ring, foraging in the forest canopy and undergrowth.
