Seychelles White-eye
NameSeychelles White-eye
Common NameSeychelles White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops modestus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, transitioning to a paler, dull yellowish-white or greyish-white on the underparts. The most prominent feature is a complete, unbroken white eye-ring. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsee-tsee' contact calls. They also produce a quiet, warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Seychelles archipelago, primarily found on the islands of Mahé, Conception, and Thérèse. Historically, it was also present on other islands like Frégate.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, drab olive-brown plumage, dark bill and legs, endemic to Seychelles
Description
The Seychelles White-eye is a small, active passerine bird endemic to the Seychelles islands. It is characterized by its rather drab olive-brown plumage and a distinctive white eye-ring, often seen foraging in the canopy and undergrowth of forests.
