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Kikuyu White-eye

Kikuyu White-eye

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The Kikuyu White-eye is an endemic species to the central highlands of Kenya, often associated with relict forests and cultivated areas. It possesses the characteristic white eye-ring and olive-green upperparts.
Where to spot
Found in highland forests, forest edges, and wooded gardens in central Kenya, particularly around the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya.
How to spot
Spot these small, agile birds moving rapidly through trees and bushes, often in small groups. Listen for their typical 'tsip' calls and soft warbling songs.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the mornings and late afternoons. Breeding activities can be observed during the rainy seasons.
File:Zosterops kikuyuensis Keulemans.jpg
File:Zosterops poliogastrus kikuyuensis - Tiergarten Schönbrunn 4.jpg
File:Zosterops kikuyuensis Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Zosterops poliogastrus kikuyuensis - Tiergarten Schönbrunn 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is an indicator of healthy highland forest ecosystems, with its presence suggesting good habitat quality in fragmented landscapes.
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