About the Mayotte White-eye
The Mayotte white-eye or chestnut-sided white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is now found only on Mayotte in the Comoro Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops mayottensis |
| Species Codes | maywhe1, CSWE, MAWE, MWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mayotte White-eye belong to?
The Mayotte White-eye (Zosterops mayottensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mayotte White-eye?
The Mayotte white-eye or chestnut-sided white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is now found only on Mayotte in the Comoro Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove ...
Where can I report a Mayotte White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Mayotte White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maywhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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