Bell Miner
NameBell Miner
Common NameBell Miner
Scientific NameManorina melanophrys
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-green plumage, darker on the wings and tail. It has a bright yellow bill, a prominent orange-red patch of bare skin behind the eye, and a small black patch of bare skin around the eye. Legs and feet are yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, loud, bell-like 'ping' or 'tink' call, often given in a continuous chorus by a colony, creating a characteristic soundscape in their habitat.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, ranging from southeastern Queensland, through New South Wales, to Victoria. They typically inhabit wet sclerophyll forests and woodlands, particularly those dominated by Eucalyptus species.
Identifying Featuresolive-green plumage, bright yellow bill, orange-red patch behind eye, black bare skin around eye, bell-like call, social colonies
Description
The Bell Miner is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its olive-green plumage, bright yellow bill, and a distinctive orange-red patch behind the eye. These highly social birds live in colonies and are known for their constant, bell-like calls.
