About the Kirk's White-eye
Kirk's white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Comoros Islands. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Malagasy white-eye. Its common and binomial name are in honour of explorer John Kirk.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops kirki |
| Species Codes | kirwhe1, KIWE, KWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kirk's White-eye belong to?
The Kirk's White-eye (Zosterops kirki) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kirk's White-eye?
Kirk's white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Comoros Islands. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Malagasy white-eye. Its common and binomial name are in honour of explorer John Kirk....
Where can I report a Kirk's White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Kirk's White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kirwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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