About the Malagasy White-eye
The Malagasy white-eye is a species of bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae. Found in Madagascar and Seychelles, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops maderaspatanus |
| Species Codes | madwhe1, MAWE, MWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy White-eye belong to?
The Malagasy White-eye (Zosterops maderaspatanus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malagasy White-eye?
The Malagasy white-eye is a species of bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae. Found in Madagascar and Seychelles, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical mo...
Where can I report a Malagasy White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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