Sao Tome White-eye

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Sao Tome White-eye (<em>Zosterops feae</em>) is a species of White-eyes (<em>Zosteropidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Sao Tome White-eye (Zosterops feae) is a species of White-eyes (Zosteropidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zosterops; binomial: Zosterops feae; authority: Salvadori, 1901.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Sao Tome White-eye Zosterops feae is split from Principe White-eye Z. ficedulinus based on parapatry and closer relationship to Black-capped Speirops Z. lugubris (Melo et al. 2011).

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