Southern Yellow White-eye
NameSouthern Yellow White-eye
Common NameSouthern Yellow White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops anderssoni
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, head, and throat are bright yellow-green. The underparts are a vibrant yellow, sometimes slightly paler on the belly. A distinctive broad white ring encircles the eye, contrasting with dark lores and a dark, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallProduces a soft, high-pitched, often trilling or warbling song. Also gives short, sharp contact calls while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern Africa, including parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Bright yellow-green plumage, Small size, Thin, pointed bill
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its bright yellow-green plumage and a prominent white eye-ring. It typically forages in trees and shrubs, often moving in small, chattering flocks.
