Yellow, round, tiny and gregarious—say hello to these silvereyes enjoying cherry blossoms in South Korea! While this family of passerine birds is native to Africa, Australasia and Asia, several of its species can be found in places like French Polynesia and Hawaii, where they appeared by introduction. Also known as white-eyes or wax-eyes, these avians come in a range of colours and patterns, but they all share that trademark eye-ring. They have a sweet tooth for nectar, but they"re not picky eaters, happily feeding on fruits, insects and berries. On our March adventures, let"s celebrate these beauties for adding a touch of wonder to spring!
Silvereyes
Today in History
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Tomb of the Golden Pharaoh
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Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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Cave Dale and Peveril Castle, England
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A puzzle for giants
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World Rhinoceros Day
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An engineering marvel
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A delightful day for donkeys
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A day for cousins of every stripe
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Boreal owl
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Stairway to where?
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Butterfly, fly away
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World Book Day
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Lighting the world
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9,000-year-old handprints
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Like a waterfall, free and wild
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International Polar Bear Day
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Up and away!
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Centuries of time in a Delicate Arch
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Colours of Colorado
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Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim, Ireland
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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World Wildlife Day
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Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Australia
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Snowy owl
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Rocks rock!
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One giant leap for mankind
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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History awaits atop the hill
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For Mother’s Day, we salute these marsupial moms
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King of the ocean