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The Silvereye or Zosterops lateralis

The Silvereye or Zosterops lateralis

Waxeye or Silvereye.NZ

The silvereye – also known as the wax-eye, or sometimes white eye – is a small and friendly olive green forest bird with white rings around its eyes. Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia too. The silvereye – also known as the wax-eye, or sometimes white eye – is a small and friendly olive green forest bird with white rings around its eyes. Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia too.

Silvereye Zosterops Lateralis Venus Bay, Victoria, Australia

Silvereye Zosterops Lateralis Venus Bay, Victoria, Australia

Silvereye. Lumix FZ200

The silvereye colonised New Zealand from Australia in the 1850s, and is now one of New Zealand’s most abundant and widespread bird species. It is found throughout New Zealand and its offshore and outlying islands, occurring in most vegetated habitats, including suburban gardens, farmland, orchards, woodlands and forests. Silvereyes are small songbirds that are easily recognised by their conspicuous white eye-ring; their plumage is mainly olive-green above and cream below. It is an an active, mobile species that moves about frequently, including making sea crossings. The silvereye colonised New Zealand from Australia in the 1850s, and is now one of New Zealand’s most abundant and widespread bird species. It is found throughout New Zealand and its offshore and outlying islands, occurring in most vegetated habitats, including suburban gardens, farmland, orchards, woodlands and forests. Silvereyes are small songbirds that are easily recognised by their conspicuous white eye-ring; their plumage is mainly olive-green above and cream below. It is an an active, mobile species that moves about frequently, including making sea crossings.

Silvereye - zosterops lateralis

Silvereye - zosterops lateralis

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Silvereye

Silvereye - Zosterops lateralis bird

Silvereye - Zosterops lateralis bird

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The Silvereye bird

The Silvereye bird

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Zosterops lateralis - Silvereye - tauhou in the primeval forest

Zosterops lateralis - Silvereye - tauhou in the primeval forest

The silvereye has a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They can be found from sea level to above the tree line but they are not abundant in deep forest or open grassland. Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the silvereye is olive-green with a ring of white feathers around the eye. Males have slightly brighter plumage than females. They have a fine tapered bill and a brush tipped tongue like the tui and bellbird. Silvereyes mainly eat insects, fruit and nectar. The silvereye was first recorded in New Zealand in 1832 and since there is no evidence that it was artificially introduced, it is classified as a native species. Its Māori name, tauhou, means 'stranger' or more literally 'new arrival'. Soun. The silvereye has a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They can be found from sea level to above the tree line but they are not abundant in deep forest or open grassland. Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the silvereye is olive-green with a ring of white feathers around the eye. Males have slightly brighter plumage than females. They have a fine tapered bill and a brush tipped tongue like the tui and bellbird. Silvereyes mainly eat insects, fruit and nectar. The silvereye was first recorded in New Zealand in 1832 and since there is no evidence that it was artificially introduced, it is classified as a native species. Its Māori name, tauhou, means 'stranger' or more literally 'new arrival'. Soun

Silvereye chicks

Silvereye chicks

Silvereye on a dry branch at Bushy beach in New Zealand

Silvereye on a dry branch at Bushy beach in New Zealand

Long Billed Silvereye on Norfolk Island

Long Billed Silvereye on Norfolk Island

Silvereye on a dry branch at Bushy beach in New Zealand

Silvereye on a dry branch at Bushy beach in New Zealand

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

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