Cape White-eye

Zosterops virens

Conservation Status

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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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