Ethiopian White-eye

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

Overview

Ethiopian White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) is a species of White-eyes (Zosteropidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zosterops; binomial: Zosterops poliogastrus; authority: Heuglin, 1861.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Rename (9.1) Montane White-eye Z. poliogastrus Heuglin's White-eye following revision of this species complex. Further rename (14.2) Heuglin's White-eye to Ethiopian White-eye to align with other major world bird lists.

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