Principe White-eye
Zosterops ficedulinus
The Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in São Tomé & Príncipe, weighing about 11 g. The Príncipe white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Principe White-eye
The Príncipe white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. The species was described by Gustav Hartlaub in 1866. It is endemic to the islands of Príncipe and São Tomé, where it is restricted to the hilly interiors of the southern parts. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, May, July, August, September, December, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Principe White-eye look like?
- The Príncipe white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Principe White-eye?
- The Principe White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Principe White-eye?
- The Principe White-eye is endemic to São Tomé & Príncipe, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Principe White-eye?
- The Principe White-eye is most easily confused with the Rennell White-eye, the Kai Besar White-eye and the Louisiade White-eye.
- Is the Principe White-eye endangered?
- The Principe White-eye is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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