Silvereye or Wax-eye (Zosterops lateralis).
Taken at Sandy Camp Rd Wetlands Reserve, Lytton, Queensland.
As their name suggests, they have a ring of white or silvery feathers in a ring around their eyes.
Here in southern Queensland, we are lucky enough to have southern Silvereyes visiting for the winter.
Found from down in Tasmania all the way up-to North Queensland. In the south of their range, many Silvereyes move north each autumn, and move back south in late winter to breed. Though not all populations of Silvereyes migrate—some stay in Tasmania all year round.
Migrating Silvereyes mainly travel at night when it is harder for predators to spot them.
Silvereye or Wax-eye (Zosterops lateralis).
Taken at Sandy Camp Rd Wetlands Reserve, Lytton, Queensland.
As their name suggests, they have a ring of white or silvery feathers in a ring around their eyes.
Here in southern Queensland, we are lucky enough to have southern Silvereyes visiting for the winter.
Found from down in Tasmania all the way up-to North Queensland. In the south of their range, many Silvereyes move north each autumn, and move back south in late winter to breed. Though not all populations of Silvereyes migrate—some stay in Tasmania all year round.
Migrating Silvereyes mainly travel at night when it is harder for predators to spot them.