Cape White-eye

Cape White-eye

Zosterops virens

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae

About

The Cape white-eye is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is native to southern Africa. It is commonly found in suburbia, parks and gardens, besides a variety of mesic to well-watered habitats.

Fun Fact

Sundevall, 1850 – south-western South Africa, Lesotho and adjacent western KwaZulu-Natal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on insects, but also soft fleshy flowers, nectar, fruit and small grains.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance