Other Scientific Names
Zosterops chloronothos [Collar et al. (1994)], Zosterops chloronothos [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Zosterops chloronothos [BirdLife International (2000)]
Other Names (World)
Mauritius Olive White-eye, Olive White-eye, Mauritius White-eye
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 190 - 296 (2010) and decreasing.
Status CR
Habitat destruction and degradation due to invasion by exotic plants, nest predation by introduced mammals and birds, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Nectar and insects.
Voice
A metallic 'plik plik' contact note and a warbled song.
Mauritius Olive White-eye (Zosterops chloronothos) [XC142882]
by Johannes Fischer from Blue Bay, Grand Port, Mauritius (song)
Mauritius Olive White-eye (Zosterops chloronothos) [XC147889]
by Hans Matheve from Blue Bay, Grand Port, Mauritius (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Forms a superspecies with Reunion Olive White-eye (Zosterops olivaceus) and often considered conspecific, but they differ strikingly in, especially, call and vocal behaviour.
Similar Species
Subspecies mauritianus of Reunion Grey White-eye (Zosterops borbonicus) from which it differs by having dark, not grey rump, noticeable white eye-ring, and being overall olive, not grey. Also has a longer, fine, decurved bill.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet