Annobon White-eye
Zosterops griseovirescens
Annobon White-eye (Zosterops griseovirescens) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Annobon White-eye (Zosterops griseovirescens) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 11 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species griseovirescens
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Annobon 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 Annobon White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Annobon White-eye (Zosterops griseovirescens) is a member of the Zosteropidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Annobón (s Gulf of Guinea Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11 g, with a wing length of about 6.3 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 15 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Annobon White-eye?
The Annobon White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 11 g.
Where does the Annobon White-eye live?
The Annobon White-eye is found across Africa with a range covering AF Annobón (s Gulf of Guinea Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Annobon White-eye belong to?
The Annobon White-eye (Zosterops griseovirescens) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Annobon White-eye eat?
The Annobon White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Annobon White-eye migrate?
The Annobon White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Annobon White-eye endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Annobon White-eye make?
1 real field recording of the Annobon White-eye — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Annobon White-eye's range?
The Annobon White-eye has a mapped global range of about 15 km².
Conservation
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