About the Black-fronted White-eye
The black-fronted white-eye is a songbird species. It is closely related to the Old World babblers, and its family Zosteropidae might better be included in the Tiimalidae. The black-fronted white-eye was formerly considered a subspecies of the green-fronted white-eye, and until it was split as a distinct species, the name "black-fronted white-eye" was also used for Z. minor.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops minor |
| Species Codes | bfweye1, GFFW, BFWE, BFFW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted White-eye belong to?
The Black-fronted White-eye (Zosterops minor) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-fronted White-eye?
The black-fronted white-eye is a songbird species. It is closely related to the Old World babblers, and its family Zosteropidae might better be included in the Tiimalidae. The black-fronted white-eye was formerly considered a subspecies of the green-fronted white-eye, and until it was split as a dis...
Where can I report a Black-fronted White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bfweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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