About the Principe White-eye
The Príncipe white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. The species was described by Gustav Hartlaub in 1866. It is endemic to the islands of Príncipe and São Tomé, where it is restricted to the hilly interiors of the southern parts. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops ficedulinus |
| Species Codes | satwhe1, PRWE, PWEY |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Principe White-eye belong to?
The Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Principe White-eye?
The Principe White-eye is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Principe White-eye?
The Príncipe white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. The species was described by Gustav Hartlaub in 1866. It is endemic to the islands of Príncipe and São Tomé, where it is restricted to the hilly interiors of the southern parts. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical m...
Where can I report a Principe White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Principe White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code satwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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