Principe White-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus)
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Principe White-eye

Zosterops ficedulinus Hartlaub, 1866

9.4 gWeight

The Príncipe white-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Most records: São Tomé & Príncipe

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Santo AntónioSão Tomé & Príncipe1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

São Tomé & Príncipe

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 Príncipe white-eye (Zosterops ficedulinus) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Principe White-eye?

The Principe White-eye weighs around 9.4 g.

Where does the Principe White-eye live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Príncipe (central Gulf of Guinea Islands). It is most often recorded in São Tomé & Príncipe.

Is the Principe White-eye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Principe White-eye as Endangered.

What does the Principe White-eye eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Principe White-eye in?

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

At a glance

Weight
9.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Africa: Príncipe (central Gulf of Guinea Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops

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Principe White-eye

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