Birds of the World

Zosteropidae : White-eyes

Silvereye

Zosterops lateralis

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.

Victoria, Australia - October 2010

Victoria, Australia - October 2010

Stewart Island, New Zealand - November 2005

Stewart Island, New Zealand - November 2005