Zosterops griseovirescens
The Annobon White-eye (Zosterops griseovirescens) is a captivating, small passerine bird, entirely endemic to the remote volcanic island of Annobón in Equatorial Guinea. Measuring approximately 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in length and weighing around 9-12 grams, this species is characterized by its distinctive and prominent white eye-ring, a hallmark of the Zosteropidae family, which encircles a dark eye. Its plumage is a subtle olive-green on the upperparts, transitioning to a dull greyish-white o...
This species primarily inhabits the moist tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, woodlands, and cultivated areas of Annobón Island, from sea level up to the highest elevations.
The Annobon White-eye is an omnivorous feeder, primarily consuming small insects and their larvae, nectar from various flowering plants, and small berries or fruits. It forages by actively gleaning from leaves, twigs, and bark, and by probing flowers.
The Annobon White-eye is a highly active and often gregarious diurnal species, frequently observed foraging in small, agile flocks, sometimes joining mixed-species foraging parties. It employs a dynamic foraging strategy, meticulously gleaning insects from foliage, probing flowers for nectar, and...
The Annobon White-eye is strictly insular, found exclusively on Annobón Island, an autonomous province of Equatorial Guinea located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the west coast of Central Africa. This species is resident throughout the entire island, with no migratory patterns or seasonal shifts in ...
Least Concern
- The Annobon White-eye is entirely endemic to Annobón Island, a tiny volcanic speck in the Gulf of Guinea, making it a true island specialist found nowhere else on Earth. - Its scientific name, *griseovirescens*, literally translates from Latin as "greyish-green," aptly describing its subtle yet...