About the Mauritius White-eye
The Mauritius olive white-eye is a very rare and localized passerine from the family of white-eyes (Zosteropidae). It is one of two white-eye species endemic to the island of Mauritius, the other being the Mauritius grey white-eye.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops chloronothos |
| Species Codes | mauwhe1, MOWE, MAWE, MWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mauritius White-eye belong to?
The Mauritius White-eye (Zosterops chloronothos) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mauritius White-eye?
The Mauritius olive white-eye is a very rare and localized passerine from the family of white-eyes (Zosteropidae). It is one of two white-eye species endemic to the island of Mauritius, the other being the Mauritius grey white-eye....
Where can I report a Mauritius White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Mauritius White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mauwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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