About the Ethiopian White-eye
The Ethiopian white-eye, formerly known as Heuglin's white-eye or montane white-eye, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is native to the Ethiopian Highlands. Its natural habitats range from subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, to subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, plantations, and rural gardens.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops poliogastrus |
| Species Codes | heuwhe2, ETWE, EWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ethiopian White-eye belong to?
The Ethiopian White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ethiopian White-eye?
The Ethiopian white-eye, formerly known as Heuglin's white-eye or montane white-eye, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is native to the Ethiopian Highlands. Its natural habitats range from subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, to subtropical or tropical high...
Where can I report a Ethiopian White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Ethiopian White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heuwhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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