Mauritius Grey White-eye (Zosterops mauritianus)
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Mauritius Grey White-eye

Zosterops mauritianus (Gmelin, JF, 1789)

10 cmLength8.2 gWeight

The Mauritius grey white-eye (Zosterops mauritianus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Mauritius

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Mauritius Grey White-eye has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Black River Gorges NPMauritius216 records
  2. Black River Gorge NP – Alexandra FallsMauritius55 records
  3. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical GardenMauritius52 records
More places
  1. Black River Gorges NP – Gorges ViewpointMauritius45 records
  2. Seven Coloured EarthMauritius38 records
  3. ChamarelMauritius36 records
  4. Vallée de FerneyMauritius36 records
  5. Flic en FlacMauritius34 records
  6. Ile aux Aigrettes Nature ReserveMauritius34 records
  7. Rivulet Terre Rouge Bird SanctuaryMauritius8 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mauritius

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Mauritius grey white-eye (Zosterops mauritianus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is one of two white-eye species endemic to the island of Mauritius, the other being the rare and localized Mauritius olive white-eye. It inhabits woodlands, forests, and gardens.

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Questions

How big is the Mauritius Grey White-eye?

The Mauritius Grey White-eye is about 10 cm long and weighs around 8.2 g.

Where does the Mauritius Grey White-eye live?

Its breeding range: Indian Ocean: Mauritius (central Mascarenes). It is most often recorded in Mauritius.

When is the best time to see the Mauritius Grey White-eye?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Mauritius Grey White-eye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mauritius Grey White-eye as Least Concern.

What does the Mauritius Grey White-eye eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mauritius Grey White-eye in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
8.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Indian Ocean: Mauritius (central Mascarenes)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops

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Mauritius Grey White-eye

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