About the Abyssinian White-eye
The Abyssinian white-eye or white-breasted white-eye is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Zosterops in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is native to north-east Africa and the Southwestern Arabian foothills savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops abyssinicus |
| Species Codes | wbweye1, AWEY, ABWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian White-eye belong to?
The Abyssinian White-eye (Zosterops abyssinicus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian White-eye?
The Abyssinian white-eye or white-breasted white-eye is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Zosterops in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is native to north-east Africa and the Southwestern Arabian foothills savanna....
Where can I report a Abyssinian White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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