Kikuyu White-eye
Zosterops kikuyuensis
The Kikuyu White-eye (Zosterops kikuyuensis) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Kenya, weighing about 11 g. The Kikuyu white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Kikuyu White-eye
The Kikuyu white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of montane white-eye. It is found in central Kenya, in the Aberdare Mountains and on Mount Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as of least concern.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Kikuyu White-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Kikuyu White-eye look like?
- The Kikuyu white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Kikuyu White-eye?
- The Kikuyu White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Kikuyu White-eye?
- The Kikuyu White-eye is endemic to Kenya, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Kikuyu White-eye?
- The Kikuyu White-eye is most easily confused with the Hume's White-eye, the Sri Lanka White-eye and the Black-capped White-eye.
- Is the Kikuyu White-eye endangered?
- The Kikuyu White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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