Socotra White-eye
Zosterops socotranus
Socotra White-eye (Zosterops socotranus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Socotra White-eye (Zosterops socotranus) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 9.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species socotranus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Socotra White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Socotra White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Socotra White-eye (Zosterops socotranus) is a species of bird in the Zosteropidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Socotra and n Somalia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.4 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 4.4 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Socotra White-eye?
The Socotra White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 9.4 g.
Where does the Socotra White-eye live?
The Socotra White-eye is found across Africa with a range covering AF Socotra and n Somalia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Socotra White-eye belong to?
The Socotra White-eye (Zosterops socotranus) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Socotra White-eye eat?
The Socotra White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Socotra White-eye migrate?
The Socotra White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Socotra White-eye make?
1 real field recording of the Socotra White-eye — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
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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