About the Cape White-eye
The Cape white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is native to southern Africa. It is commonly found in suburbia, parks and gardens, besides a variety of mesic to well-watered habitats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops virens |
| Species Codes | capwhe2, CAWE, CWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape White-eye belong to?
The Cape White-eye (Zosterops virens) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape White-eye?
The Cape white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is native to southern Africa. It is commonly found in suburbia, parks and gardens, besides a variety of mesic to well-watered habitats....
Where can I report a Cape White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capwhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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