Mauritius Grey White-eye
Zosterops mauritianus
The Mauritius Grey White-eye (Zosterops mauritianus) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Mauritius, weighing about 8 g. The Mauritius grey white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Mauritius Grey White-eye
The Mauritius grey white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is one of two white-eye species endemic to the island of Mauritius, the other being the rare and localized Mauritius olive white-eye. It inhabits woodlands, forests, and gardens. The Réunion grey white-eye is very closely related. They were formerly considered conspecific and together called Mascarene white-eye.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Mauritius Grey White-eye look like?
- The Mauritius grey white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Mauritius Grey White-eye?
- The Mauritius Grey White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a Mauritius Grey White-eye?
- The Mauritius Grey White-eye is endemic to Mauritius, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Mauritius Grey White-eye?
- The Mauritius Grey White-eye is most easily confused with the Papuan White-eye, the Fiji White-eye and the Broad-ringed White-eye.
- Is the Mauritius Grey White-eye endangered?
- The Mauritius Grey White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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