🌏 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

🌏 Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #NewZealandBirds #MelanesianBirds | #Silvereye #WaxEye #Tauhou #ZosteropsLateralis | #Silvereyes #TypicalWhiteEyes #WhiteEyes #WhiteEyeFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) The warbling white-eye is a small, active songbird native to East Asia. It has a distinctive white ring around its eyes, a bright yellow throat and a greenish back. It is commonly found in woodlands, parks and gardens, where it forages for insects, fruit and nectar. Its lively and acrobatic behaviour makes it a popular sight among birdwatchers. Fifteen subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Kanenori via Pixabay HTSQ

🌏 Warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) #AsianBirds | #WarblingWhiteEye | #WhiteEyes #TypicalWhiteEyes #WhiteEyeFamily #Songbirds #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Kanenori🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

📷: Photo by ReneLehmkuhl via Pixabay Cape white-eye (Zosterops virens) The Cape white-eye is a small, agile bird with a distinctive white ring around its eyes. Its upperparts are typically green, while its underparts are yellow or gray. These birds are highly social and can often be seen in large flocks. They are primarily insectivorous, but also consume nectar, fruit, and small seeds. Cape white-eyes are known for their cheerful chirps and trills, which they use to communicate with each other. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Perching birds) Family: Zosteropidae (White-eyes) Genus: Zosterops (Typical white-eyes) Species: Z. virens CC: OXSY

New addition! 🌍 Cape white-eye (Zosterops virens) #AfricanBirds | #CapeWhiteEye #TypicalWhiteEyes #WhiteEyes #PerchingBirds | #birds🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds