Order Passeriformes Higher classification Lesser white-eyes | Phylum Chordata Family Zosteropidae Scientific name Zosterops vaughani Rank Species | |
Similar Mayotte white‑eye, Dusky white‑eye, White‑eye, Samoan white‑eye, Lesser white‑eyes | ||
The Pemba white-eye (Zosterops vaughani) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and dry savanna.
History
The Pemba white-eye derives its scientific name, Zosterops vaughani, from John Henry Vaughan, after whom it was named.
References
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