The south Pare white-eye is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae. Its range is restricted to the southern region of the Pare Mountains in northeastern Tanzania.
Region
Eastern Arc Mountains
Typical Environment
Occurs in montane and submontane evergreen forest, forest edge, and adjacent shrubbery within the South Pare range. It frequently uses mid- to upper-level canopy strata, gleaning among leaves and blossoms. The species also ventures into secondary growth and forest fragments when flowering and fruiting resources are available. Its extremely localized range makes it sensitive to forest clearance and fragmentation.
Altitude Range
1400–2400 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This small white-eye is restricted to the southern Pare Mountains of northeastern Tanzania, making it highly range-limited. It forages nimbly in mixed-species flocks and plays a role in both insect control and seed/nectar dispersal. Habitat loss from forest clearance and degradation is the primary threat to its survival.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Often found in small, chatty groups and joins mixed-species flocks when foraging. Breeds in pairs, building a delicate cup nest suspended in foliage. Territoriality increases during the breeding season, but outside breeding, it is gregarious.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A thin, high-pitched series of tinkling notes and trills delivered rapidly. Contact calls are sharp, sibilant chips used to keep group cohesion in dense vegetation.
