Taita White-eye
Zosterops silvanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyZosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies)
- GenusZosterops (Typical White-eyes)
- SpeciesZosterops silvanus (Taita White-eye)
About the Taita White-eye
Taita white-eye (Zosterops silvanus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It includes numerous subspecies, sometimes considered a subspecies to montane white-eye (Z. poliogastrus). It is only found in Taita Hills in southeastern Kenya. IUCN categorizes it as vulnerable. It is threatened by severe habitat loss and fragmentation, mainly as a result of the deforestation of the Taita Hills.
It breeds in cloud forests. It is often observed in mixed flocks with the pale white-eye. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taita White-eye in Tsavo East 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 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taita White-eye in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Taita White-eye sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 268 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taita White-eye in Tsavo East National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Taita White-eye in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.