Noisy Miner
NameNoisy Miner
Common NameNoisy Miner
Scientific NameManorina melanocephala
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grey plumage with darker grey on the back and wings. The head is black, featuring a prominent white patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are bright yellow, with a small yellow patch at the gape. There is often a yellowish wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallHighly vocal with a wide repertoire of calls, including loud, piercing 'pwee-pwee-pwee' alarm calls, chattering, piping notes, and constant communication within its colony. Their calls are often described as harsh and metallic.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, ranging from northern Queensland through New South Wales and Victoria to south-eastern South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white patch behind eye, Yellow bill and legs, Grey body plumage, Highly vocal and colonial behavior, Aggressive towards other bird species
Description
The Noisy Miner is a medium-sized, grey honeyeater with a distinctive black head, white patch behind the eye, and yellow bill and legs. It is highly social and known for its aggressive and noisy behavior, often mobbing other birds to defend its territory.
