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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Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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World Space Week
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Madame Sherri Forest, New Hampshire, United States
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World Whale Day
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World Philosophy Day
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World Space Week
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Happy Cousins Day!
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Hop into Lunar New Year
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Blooming sunflowers
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A 50-year balancing act
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Nimble and stealthy
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Glasto turns 50
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266 years of the British Museum
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Happy Canada Day!
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Good cold fun
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Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
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Llansteffan Castle, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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This bird is peak beak
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In fine feather
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Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
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Snæfellsnes, Iceland
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Nothing says ‘San Francisco’ quite like...
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States
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Plum-headed parakeet
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The buffet is open
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland
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Tasmans Arch, Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia