Kafa White-eye
Zosterops kaffensis
The Kafa White-eye (Zosterops kaffensis) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 11 g. The Kafa white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae.
About the Kafa White-eye
The Kafa white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae. It is found in west and southwest Ethiopia as well as on Mount Kulal in north Kenya. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of Ethiopian white-eye.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Kafa White-eye look like?
- The Kafa white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Kafa White-eye?
- The Kafa White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Kafa White-eye?
- The Kafa White-eye occurs in 2 countries, including Ethiopia and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Kafa White-eye?
- The Kafa White-eye is most easily confused with the Bismarck White-eye, the Dark-eyed White-eye and the Socotra White-eye.
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