Key Species
Mauritius olive white-eye or oiseau lunette (Zosterops chloronothos)
The Mauritius olive white-eye is an endemic passerine listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Redlist and is in the top 10% of the EDGE (Evolutionary Distinct and Geographically Endangered) bird species list (Birdlife International 2016, Jetz et al 2014).
Other Material
PhD Thesis: The ecology and conservation of the Critically Endangered Mauritius Olive white-eye
People Involved
Dr Malcolm Nicoll
Prof Ken Norris
Dr John Ewen
Partners & Sponsors
Partners: Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, National Parks & Conservation Services (Government of Mauritius), Chester Zoo, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Sponsors: Chester Zoo