I have to google to learn how to tell the difference:
“The Tasmanian Silvereyes are a little larger and heavier than the mainland variety, but not so much so that you'd notice at a fleeting glance.
There are, however, also some telltale differences in the plumage. The Tasmanian Silvereye is generally a darker bird and has dark reddish-brown coloured flanks. Its throat is whitish or greyish in colour while the non-migrants have a yellow throat and much lighter orange-brown flanks.”
- Paul Willis, Mystery Migration of the Tiny Silvereye, ABC Science.
Ungb,
Gorgeous shots of the Silvereye!
Thanks for sharing!
Wollemi
Happy Birding!
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Lovely shots of one of the cutest birds. Thanks
Great shots, he really likes those berries.
At least he is sticking to one rather than taking bits from every berry like some other birds do.
Greats shots of a migratory Silvereye (Tasmanian).
Nice observation, Owl.
I have to google to learn how to tell the difference:
“The Tasmanian Silvereyes are a little larger and heavier than the mainland variety, but not so much so that you'd notice at a fleeting glance.
There are, however, also some telltale differences in the plumage. The Tasmanian Silvereye is generally a darker bird and has dark reddish-brown coloured flanks. Its throat is whitish or greyish in colour while the non-migrants have a yellow throat and much lighter orange-brown flanks.”
- Paul Willis, Mystery Migration of the Tiny Silvereye, ABC Science.
Beautiful photos ungb - great shots.
Spreading an environmental weed in the process...
Lovely pictures. Well done catching such a good selection.