🌏 Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) The silvereye or wax-eye, also known by its Māori name tauhou, is a small (11-13 cm) bird, readily identified by a prominent white ring of feathers around its eye. Plumage varies by subspecies but generally features olive-green upperparts and lighter underparts (cream, grey, or yellowish) with flanks ranging from chestnut to pale buff. Native to Australia, New Zealand, and southwestern Pacific islands, it's common in most vegetated areas except open grasslands, including forests, scrub, and urban gardens. Silvereyes are active, social birds, often forming flocks outside the breeding season. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects, spiders, berries, fruit, and nectar. Many Australian populations undertake significant nocturnal migrations, including astonishing sea crossings, especially northward in autumn for winter. They build cup-shaped nests and raise multiple broods. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Seventeen subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/silvereye-white-eye-wax-eye-9518728/ GRER

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Rufous whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris). Male. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: IXBX 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2023 The photo shows a small bird with a grey back, a rufous breast, and a dark head with a white throat. It's wings and tail are grey, streaked with black.

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The Silvereye or Wax-eye (Zosterops lateralis) is a small bird found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Pacific islands. It has a mostly grey-green appearance (although there are a number of colour variations depending on the sub-species), a distinctive white eye-ring, and a thin pointed beak. Silvereyes feed on insects, nectar, fruits, and berries, and are known for their acrobatic foraging behavior. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of habitats, including forests, gardens, and urban areas. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: KHEC 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay 2023

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