Ethiopian White-eye
Zosterops poliogastrus
The Ethiopian White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 11 g. The Ethiopian white-eye, formerly known as Heuglin's white-eye or montane white-eye, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae.
About the Ethiopian White-eye
The Ethiopian white-eye, formerly known as Heuglin's white-eye or montane white-eye, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is found in southeast Sudan, Eritrea and north, central and east Ethiopia. Its natural habitats range from subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, to subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, plantations, and rural gardens.
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How to identify it
The Ethiopian white-eye has a vivid yellow head and crown that extends all the way to its white eyering and a narrow black line extending from the eye to its black beak. Underneath the beak, the rest of the head is yellow as well. The flight feathers are lime-green. The tips of the feathers then shift to a brownish black. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Ethiopian White-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ethiopian White-eye?
- The Ethiopian white-eye has a vivid yellow head and crown that extends all the way to its white eyering and a narrow black line extending from the eye to its black beak. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ethiopian White-eye?
- The Ethiopian White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see an Ethiopian White-eye?
- The Ethiopian White-eye occurs in 4 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Eritrea.
- What birds look similar to an Ethiopian White-eye?
- The Ethiopian White-eye is most easily confused with the Yellowish White-eye, the Black-capped Speirops and the Everett's White-eye.
- Is the Ethiopian White-eye endangered?
- The Ethiopian White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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