Forest White-eye (Zosterops stenocricotus)
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Forest White-eye

Zosterops stenocricotus Reichenow, 1892

11 gWeight

The forest white-eye or Cameroon green white-eye (Zosterops stenocricotus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The forest white-eye or Cameroon green white-eye (Zosterops stenocricotus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found from southeastern Nigeria to southwestern Central African Republic and northern Gabon.

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Questions

How big is the Forest White-eye?

The Forest White-eye weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Forest White-eye live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern Nigeria to southwestern Central African Republic and northern Gabon, Bioko Island.

What does the Forest White-eye eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Forest White-eye in?

It belongs to the family White-eyes (Zosteropidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southeastern Nigeria to southwestern Central African Republic and northern Gabon, Bioko Island

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops

Other birds in the genus Zosterops

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Forest White-eye

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