About the Orange River White-eye
The Orange River white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae, which is native to Namibia and South Africa. It was formerly deemed conspecific with the Cape white-eye, but the two species occur sympatrically in central South Africa, and they are genetically distinct.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops pallidus |
| Species Codes | capwhe6, ORWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange River White-eye belong to?
The Orange River White-eye (Zosterops pallidus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange River White-eye?
The Orange River white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae, which is native to Namibia and South Africa. It was formerly deemed conspecific with the Cape white-eye, but the two species occur sympatrically in central South Africa, and they are genetically distinct....
Where can I report a Orange River White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange River White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capwhe6, or on iNaturalist.
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