Orange River White-eye
Zosterops pallidus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Zosteropidae
Orange River White-eye.
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Zosterops pallidus
Category
birds
Family
Zosteropidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 11.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding orange river white-eye in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 70%, understorey foraging 10%, ground foraging 10%, canopy foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 40%; nectar 30%; invertebrates 20%; other plant material 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
NamibiaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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