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Principe White-eye
Zosterops ficedulinus
Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 9.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species ficedulinus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Critically Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Principe White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Principe White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) is a species of bird in the Zosteropidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Príncipe (c Gulf of Guinea Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.4 g, with a wing length of about 5.3 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 41 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Principe White-eye?
The Principe White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 9.4 g.
Where does the Principe White-eye live?
The Principe White-eye is found across Africa with a range covering AF Príncipe (c Gulf of Guinea Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Principe White-eye belong to?
The Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Principe White-eye eat?
The Principe White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Principe White-eye migrate?
The Principe White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Principe White-eye endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Principe White-eye's range?
The Principe White-eye has a mapped global range of about 41 km².
Conservation
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