South Pare White-eye
NameSouth Pare White-eye
Common NameSouth Pare White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops winifredae
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with greyish-white underparts and flanks washed with olive-yellow. A bright yellow vent is present, and a broad, distinctive white eye-ring encircles the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of white-eyes, consisting of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and trills, often given in a continuous, warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the South Pare Mountains in northeastern Tanzania, where it is restricted to a very small geographic area.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, greyish-white underparts with yellow vent, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a prominent white eye-ring. It forages primarily in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often moving in small flocks.
