About the Seychelles White-eye
The Seychelles white-eye is a rare warbler-like perching bird from the family of white-eyes (Zosteropidae). It is endemic to the Seychelles. At one time thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered and is now listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops modestus |
| Species Codes | seywhe1, SEWE, SWEY |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles White-eye belong to?
The Seychelles White-eye (Zosterops modestus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Seychelles White-eye?
The Seychelles White-eye is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Seychelles White-eye?
The Seychelles white-eye is a rare warbler-like perching bird from the family of white-eyes (Zosteropidae). It is endemic to the Seychelles. At one time thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered and is now listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN....
Where can I report a Seychelles White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seywhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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