Mauritius Olive White-eye
Mauritius Olive White-eye (<em>Zosterops chloronothos</em>) is a species of White-eyes (<em>Zosteropidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Mauritius Olive White-eye (Zosterops chloronothos) is a species of White-eyes (Zosteropidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Zosterops; binomial: Zosterops chloronothos; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Mascarene olive white-eyes are members of the ancient Indian Ocean clade of white-eyes, sister to the Mascarene grey white-eyes (Warren et al. 2006).
