Karthala White-eye
Photo: Mikael Bauer · CC BY 4.0

White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies

Karthala White-eye

Zosterops mouroniensis

VUVulnerable Endemic to Comoros
Family
White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The Karthala white-eye (Zosterops mouroniensis), also known as the Mount Karthala white-eye, Grand Comore white-eye, or Comoro white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. As suggested by its name, it is endemic to Philippia heath woodland growing on Mount Karthala on the island of Grand Comore in the Comoros. Mount Karthala is an active volcano and future eruptions pose a serious threat to the Karthala white-eye. The bird is further threatened by human-induced habitat loss.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Range and habitat

Grand Comoro Island (montane heath of Mount Karthala).

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.