Which ONE bird?

I find it hard to pick a favourite. Even to decide the qualities on which to compare them. Their colours? I think Australian native birds all have their own beauty; even the "plain" coloured dusky honeyeater that visits my birdbath is a magnificent bird to me. Their behaviour? Yes, one can take a particular liking to "cheeky" birds that allow one to approach them quite close, or "aloof" birds that just go about their business as if one is not there at all. Their social characteristics? One has to admire those birds that stay together as a family or endure real hardship to raise their young. Their rarity? Also a factor. Birds that are common may be taken for granted and not fully appreciated. Their song? A definite quality of endearment. Where I grew up east of Melbourne the gullies were full of bell birds that gave the bush magical charm. Sadly, the suburbs have taken over now. The bell birds have been replaced by lawns and concrete kerbs. Development? Yes. Improvement? Definitely not. A good question Barney but I think I'll fence-sit on this one.

Yes silvereyes are pretty cute zosterops.