About the Taita White-eye
Taita white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It includes numerous subspecies, sometimes considered a subspecies to montane white-eye. It is only found in Taita Hills in southeastern Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as vulnerable. It is threatened by severe habitat loss and fragmentation, mainly as a result of the deforestation of the Taita Hills.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops silvanus |
| Species Codes | brrwhe4, TAWE, TWEY |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taita White-eye belong to?
The Taita White-eye (Zosterops silvanus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Taita White-eye?
The Taita White-eye is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Taita White-eye?
Taita white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It includes numerous subspecies, sometimes considered a subspecies to montane white-eye. It is only found in Taita Hills in southeastern Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as vulnerable. It is threatened by severe habitat loss and fragmentatio...
Where can I report a Taita White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Taita White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brrwhe4, or on iNaturalist.
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