Bird
Northern Yellow White-eye
Zosterops senegalensisAlso known as African Yellow White-eye, Senegal White-eye
Northern yellow white-eyes are hyperactive, bright yellow songbirds named for the bold ring of white feathers encircling each eye. They travel through forest canopies and woodland gardens in chatty, tight-knit flocks, constantly flicking their wings as they forage for small invertebrates and sweet nectar. Sowers of seeds and efficient pollinators, these restless birds keep in constant vocal contact using thin, high-pitched contact calls.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAphids, Caterpillars, Floral nectar
Predators
- Shrikes
- Accipiter hawks
- Tree snakes
ThreatsHabitat clearing and localized trapping for the songbird trade
HabitatsSavannas, woodlands, forest canopy edges, plantations, and urban gardens
Life span3–6 years in the wild
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyZosteropidae
- GenusZosterops
- SpeciesZosterops senegalensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observe from below: Search high in tree canopies where mixed-species foraging flocks gather.
- Listen for calls: Spot them by listening for their soft, rhythmic contact trills and sweet warbles.
- Provide water: Frequent garden birdbaths and dripping water sources during dry seasons.
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