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Moheli White-eye
Zosterops comorensis
Moheli White-eye (Zosterops comorensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Moheli White-eye (Zosterops comorensis) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 8.9 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species comorensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Moheli 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 Moheli White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Moheli White-eye (Zosterops comorensis) is a member of the Zosteropidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Mohéli (=Mwali; wc Comoros).
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 Moheli White-eye?
The Moheli White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 8.9 g.
Where does the Moheli White-eye live?
The Moheli White-eye is found across Africa with a range covering AF Mohéli (=Mwali; wc Comoros), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Moheli White-eye belong to?
The Moheli White-eye (Zosterops comorensis) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Moheli White-eye eat?
The Moheli White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Moheli White-eye migrate?
The Moheli White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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