Mayotte White-eye

The yolk breast White-eye ( Zosterops mayottensis ) is a species of bird in the family of white-eyes. It is endemic to the Comorian island of Mayotte.

Description

The yolk breast Brillenvogel reaches a length of 11 centimeters. The top is olive-yellow with a green tinge. The upper tail-coverts are deep yellow. The forehead to the eye as well as the entire underside is dark yellow. The sides of the chest are dull yellow. The belly and leg sides are zimtkastanienbraun lively. The under wing-coverts are white with a yellowish blurring. The head is characterized by a narrow black stripe reins and by a clear white eye ring. The tail is solid black. The straight bill is blackish.

Habitat and behavior

The yolk breast Brillenvogel occurs both in the rainforest and in open woodlands. However, most often it is found in dry forests on the east side of Mayotte, in particular in the regions Baie de Bouéni, Hachiroungou, Mlima Benara, Mlima Choungui, Sazilé, Mlima Combani and Mlima Mtsapéré. The yolk chest glasses bird lives in small groups and goes into the trees and bushes in search of food.

Status

The yolk breast Brillenvogel is classified by the IUCN as safely. The subspecies Zosterops mayottensis semiflava that was endemic to the Seychelles of Marianne, is considered extinct.