A Silverye feeds on the introduced weed, Broadleaved Pepper tree

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An adult Australian Silvereye feed on the fruit of the declared weed species, Broad Leaved Pepper tree. Like some other birds, this species unknowingly disperses the seeds of this weed wher eit will continue to compete with native plants species.

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Size: 5265px × 3510px
Location: Maroochydore, South-east Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Ben Nottidge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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