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Broad-ringed White-eye

Zosterops poliogastrus

Least Concern

About

The Broad-Ringed White-Eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) is a species in the genus Zosterops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Kenya, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops
Species
Zosterops poliogastrus (Broad-ringed White-eye)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカヤマメジロ
Chinese 宽翼绣眼鸟
Spanish Anteojitos Serrano
French Zostérops alticole
German Heuglinbrillenvogel
Russian Желтобрюхая белоглазка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-ringed White-eye?
The scientific name of Broad-ringed White-eye is Zosterops poliogastrus. It belongs to the genus Zosterops.
What is the conservation status of Broad-ringed White-eye?
Broad-ringed White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Broad-ringed White-eye live?
Broad-ringed White-eye is found in Distributed across Kenya, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Kenya, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Broad-ringed White-eye belong to?
Broad-ringed White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) belongs to the genus Zosterops, which is part of the taxonomic family Zosteropidae.
Is Broad-ringed White-eye endangered?
No, Broad-ringed White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Broad-ringed White-eye belong to?
Broad-ringed White-eye (Zosterops poliogastrus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Broad-ringed White-eye?
The closest relatives of Broad-ringed White-eye in the genus Zosterops include castanheiro-de-olho-branco-de-saychelles, olho-branco-amarelo, olho-branco-de-dorso-cinzento, olho-branco-de-natal, olho-branco-de-peito-branco.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Zosterops — 20 Species

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castanheiro-de-olho-branco-de-saychelles
Zosterops mayottensis
LC 🐾
olho-branco-amarelo
Zosterops senegalensis
LC 🐾
olho-branco-de-dorso-cinzento
Zosterops lateralis
LC 🐾
olho-branco-de-natal
Zosterops natalis
LC 🐾
olho-branco-de-peito-branco
Zosterops albogularis
CR 🐾
olho-branco-de-são-tomé
Zosterops lugubris
LC 🐾
olho-branco-do-cabo
Zosterops pallidus
LC 🐾
olho-branco-do-japão
Zosterops japonicus
LC 🐾
olho-branco-do-príncipe
Zosterops leucophaeus
LC 🐾
olho-branco-oriental
Zosterops palpebrosus
LC 🐾
olho-branco-pequeno-de-são-tomé
Zosterops feae
NT 🐾
olho-branco-pequeno-do-princípe
Zosterops ficedulinus
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Green-backed White-eye
Zosterops xanthochroa
LC 🐾
Comoro White-eye
Zosterops mouroniensis
VU 🐾
Ashy-bellied White-eye
Zosterops citrinella
LC 🐾
Caroline Islands White-eye
Zosterops semperi
LC 🐾
Capped White-eye
Zosterops fuscicapilla
LC 🐾
Black-fronted White-eye
Zosterops minor
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Annobon White-eye
Zosterops griseovirescens
LC 🐾
Cape White-eye
Zosterops virens
LC
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