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Aldabra White-eye
Zosterops aldabrensis
Aldabra White-eye (Zosterops aldabrensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Aldabra White-eye (Zosterops aldabrensis) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 8.9 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species aldabrensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Aldabra White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Aldabra White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Aldabra White-eye (Zosterops aldabrensis) belongs to the Zosteropidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Aldabra (w Aldabra group, sw Seychelles).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8.9 g, with a wing length of about 5.4 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Aldabra White-eye?
The Aldabra White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 8.9 g.
Where does the Aldabra White-eye live?
The Aldabra White-eye is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Aldabra (w Aldabra group, sw Seychelles), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Aldabra White-eye belong to?
The Aldabra White-eye (Zosterops aldabrensis) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Aldabra White-eye eat?
The Aldabra White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Aldabra White-eye migrate?
The Aldabra White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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