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Tiny bird with an obvious pale eyering.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWhite-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from October to April.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Cassin Finch
Range map
Range map
7782visible hotspots
577949visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Subspecies vary in plumage; most have a green head, green lores (area between bill and eye), yellowish throat, gray (or green) back, pale gray underparts, and green wings and tail. The migratory Tasmanian subspecies has brownish flanks. The only species of white-eye over much of its range.
Behavior
Rather common, seen in small flocks that feed in bushes and shrubs in the mid-story.
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