Malawian bird's eye. Chilly, Capsicum Frutescens, originally from Malawi in southeast Africa. There are many varieties of chili peppers, called the Birds Eye, and it should be noted that African varieties are different from Thai and Indian varieties. The Malawian bird's eye can. Some species of Birds Eye around the world may differ in both the size and shape of the pod. The maturation period is 90-100 days. The severity of 12.000 - 25.000 Scoville.