Taita White-eye
Zosterops silvanus
Taita White-eye (Zosterops silvanus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Taita White-eye (Zosterops silvanus) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 11 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species silvanus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Taita 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 Taita White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Taita White-eye (Zosterops silvanus) is a member of the Zosteropidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Kenya.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11 g, with a wing length of about 5.7 cm and a tail of around 4.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,532 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taita White-eye?
The Taita White-eye is a very small bird that weighs around 11 g.
Where does the Taita White-eye live?
The Taita White-eye is found across Africa with a range covering AF Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Taita White-eye belong to?
The Taita White-eye (Zosterops silvanus) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Taita White-eye eat?
The Taita White-eye is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Taita White-eye migrate?
The Taita White-eye is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Taita White-eye endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Taita White-eye make?
1 real field recording of the Taita White-eye — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Taita White-eye's range?
The Taita White-eye has a mapped global range of about 1,532 km².
Conservation
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