The Principe White-eye is a critically endangered passerine, found solely on the volcanic island of Principe. This small, relatively plain bird plays a crucial ecological role in its restricted island habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to Principe Island, primarily inhabiting remaining patches of primary forest and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Search for a small, brownish-green bird with a subtle eye-ring, typically foraging in the mid-canopy. Its distinctive calls are often the best way to locate this elusive species in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, with increased vocalization during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Endemic to Principe Island, primarily inhabiting remaining patches of primary forest and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Search for a small, brownish-green bird with a subtle eye-ring, typically foraging in the mid-canopy. Its distinctive calls are often the best way to locate this elusive species in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, with increased vocalization during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the most geographically restricted birds globally, surviving on a single, tiny island in the Gulf of Guinea.
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