About the Northern Yellow White-eye
The northern yellow white-eye, formerly the African yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal in the west across to southern Sudan in the east and south to northern Angola. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Angola white-eye.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops senegalensis |
| Species Codes | afywhe2, AYWE, NYWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Yellow White-eye belong to?
The Northern Yellow White-eye (Zosterops senegalensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Yellow White-eye?
The northern yellow white-eye, formerly the African yellow white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal in the west across to southern Sudan in the east and south to northern Angola. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with ...
Where can I report a Northern Yellow White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Yellow White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afywhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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