silvereye

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A silvereye (Zosterops lateralis).

Etymology

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From silver +‎ eye.

Noun

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silvereye (plural silvereyes)

  1. A very small passerine bird, Zosterops lateralis, native to Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Pacific islands, having a ring of silvery feathers around the eye.
  2. Any of several birds of the genus Zosterops having a ring of white feathers around the eyes.

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