Cape White-eye look-alikes
Zosterops virens
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Orange River White-eye
Zosterops pallidus
Key differences
The Orange River White-eye (formerly considered a subspecies of Cape White-eye) has paler, more yellowish-green upperparts and whiter underparts, lacking the strong yellow wash on the belly and vent of the Cape White-eye. Its range is generally drier, more arid regions.
African Yellow White-eye
Zosterops senegalensis
Key differences
The African Yellow White-eye is generally brighter yellow overall, especially on the underparts, and has a more restricted range in northern parts of Southern Africa. It is typically found in more tropical woodlands and savannas.
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