African yellow white-eye

The northern yellow white-eye, formerly known as the African yellow white-eye, is an enchanting little bird from the Zosteropidae family. This species inhabits a wide range across sub-Saharan Africa, extending from Senegal in the west to southern Sudan in the east, and down to northern Angola in the south. Over time, taxonomists have refined its classification, identifying seven subspecies that vary according to the regions they inhabit.

This diminutive bird is notable for its bright yellow plumage, a distinctive white eye-ring surrounding its dark eyes, and a diet comprising a mix of insects and fruits. It is frequently found in wooded areas, savannas, forests, and even suburban gardens. The northern yellow white-eye is a social bird that often joins mixed-species foraging flocks.

During the breeding season, this bird constructs cup-shaped nests in trees. The female typically lays between two to four eggs, with both parents sharing incubation duties and the feeding of the chicks. The breeding season extends from August to January, and the fledglings are ready to leave the nest after approximately two weeks.