Ethiopian White-eye
- Scientific name
- Zosterops poliogastrus
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The Ethiopian White-eye, *Zosterops poliogastrus*, is a small passerine distinguished by its rounded wings and tail, which contribute to the agile, fluttery flight common among its kin. As an endemic species found within the highlands of East Africa, it serves as a significant indicator of the health and biodiversity of these specific montane forest ecosystems.
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