About the Kikuyu White-eye
The Kikuyu white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of montane white-eye. It is found in central Kenya, in the Aberdare Mountains and on Mount Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops kikuyuensis |
| Species Codes | brrwhe3, KIWE, KWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kikuyu White-eye belong to?
The Kikuyu White-eye (Zosterops kikuyuensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kikuyu White-eye?
The Kikuyu white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of montane white-eye. It is found in central Kenya, in the Aberdare Mountains and on Mount Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as of least concern....
Where can I report a Kikuyu White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Kikuyu White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brrwhe3, or on iNaturalist.
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