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A photo of a Cape White-eye (Zosterops virens)
Cape White-eye

Cape White-eye

Zosterops virens

The Cape white-eye (Zosterops virens) is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is native to southern Africa. It is commonly found in suburbia, parks and gardens, besides a variety of mesic to well-watered habitats. This species is about 12 cm long with rounded wings, strong legs, and a conspicuous ring of white feathers round the eyes. The upperparts are green, and the throat and vent are bright yellow. The members of the Z. v. capensis has a grey breast and belly, whereas Z. v. virens has a greenish-yellow breast and belly.
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Dion Stead
Saturday 23 Sep 2023 - 10:15am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Julia Clarence
Saturday 23 Sep 2023 - 10:12am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Fiona Smith
Saturday 23 Sep 2023 - 9:34am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Margie Gertzen
Saturday 23 Sep 2023 - 9:31am
South Africa
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