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Yes
and good to make the comparison. If they were to be considered as different
species (hopefully not) and counted separately in the GBS, the numbers would
likely drop drastically, as it would (in most cases) be so difficult to ensure
that the correct one is being identified and counted, so they likely wouldn't be
recorded.
Philip
Plenty of silvereyes about so time for the subspecies
conversation. Dozens (probably 100s altogether) streaming through the
backyard over the last few days, pausing at the scungy impoundment known as a
‘water feature’ in real-estatese. Below not great examples of the
photographer’s art but are today’s snaps of what I take to be examples of both
westernensis and the Tasmania-bound lateralis (two birds on right).
If I have them correctly they are moving through in mixed flocks, with a
preponderance of the former. Anyone interested in exploring the somewhat
elusive differences will find these discussed in various places including the
archive of this chatline.
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