Mayotte White-eye

Zosterops mayottensis

The Mayotte White-eye (Zosterops mayottensis) is a small songbird endemic to the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. It is characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and olive-green plumage. This bird is known for its melodious song and is often found in the dense vegetation of forests and coastal areas. The Mayotte White-eye primarily feeds on insects and nectar, using its slender, pointed bill to extract food from flowers and foliage. Due to habitat loss and predation by invasive species, the conservation status of this species is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forests and coastal areas