Birds of the World

Zosteropidae : White-eyes

Silvereye

Zosterops lateralis

 

Queensland, Australia - October 2016

Western Australia - October 2014

There are numerous races and/or subspecies of Silvereye, with the forms common in Western Australia showing a green back with no contrast to the back of the neck.

Western Australia - October 2014

Eastern Australian birds, and those found in New Zealand, tend to be more colourful with a slate grey back and orange flanks.

Victoria, Australia - October 2010

Victoria, Australia - October 2010

Kaiiwi Lake, New Zealand - November 2005

Silvereyes are a relatively recent addition to the native bird fauna of New Zealand, and apparently it wasn't until the 1850's that they arrived en force from Australia and set up a permanent colony. Nowadays, it is one of New Zealand's commonest landbirds.

Stewart Island, New Zealand - November 2005

Stewart Island, New Zealand - November 2005