The Black-headed White-eye is a localized species found in the mountains of Tanzania. It is characterized by its prominent black head and prominent eye-ring.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains and other isolated montane forests in Tanzania. Inhabits montane evergreen forests, often at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinct black head, contrasting with a prominent white eye-ring and yellowish-olive body. Often found in mixed-species flocks, foraging actively. Listen for its high-pitched, twittering calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day. Best observed during mornings in high-altitude forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains and other isolated montane forests in Tanzania. Inhabits montane evergreen forests, often at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinct black head, contrasting with a prominent white eye-ring and yellowish-olive body. Often found in mixed-species flocks, foraging actively. Listen for its high-pitched, twittering calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day. Best observed during mornings in high-altitude forests.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its strikingly black head provides a strong contrast to its white eye-ring and green body, making it highly distinctive.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.