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 found in southeast Sudan, Eritrea and north, central and east Ethiopia. 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 found in southeast Sudan, Eritrea and north, central and east Ethiopia. Its natural habitats range from subtropical or tropical moist montane for...
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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