Orange River White-eye

Zosterops pallidus

Orange River White-eye (Zosterops pallidus)
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The Orange River white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae, which is native to Namibia and South Africa. It was formerly deemed conspecific with the Cape white-eye, but the two species occur sympatrically in central South Africa, and they are genetically distinct. Source

Where is the Orange River White-eye now?

In the last 8 weeks it was recorded 3 times in one area (a 5 degree square).

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When does the Orange River White-eye arrive?

The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.

RegionFirst arrivalLast arrivalTypical peakAreas
Africa4 May 20264 May 202611 May 20261

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Arriving at the same time in Africa

Every arrival in Africa, month by month

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