Kikuyu White-eye
Zosterops kikuyuensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyZosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies)
- GenusZosterops (Typical White-eyes)
- SpeciesZosterops kikuyuensis (Kikuyu White-eye)
About the Kikuyu White-eye
The Kikuyu white-eye (Zosterops kikuyuensis) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of montane white-eye (Z. poliogastrus). It is found in central Kenya, in the Aberdare Mountains and on Mount Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as of least concern. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kikuyu White-eye in Aberdare National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Kikuyu White-eye in Aberdare National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Kikuyu White-eye sighting in Aberdare National Park, based on 230 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Kikuyu White-eye in Aberdare National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Kikuyu White-eye in Aberdare National Park in our monthly data.