Yellow-throated Miner
NameYellow-throated Miner
Common NameYellow-throated Miner
Scientific NameManorina flavigula
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPredominantly grey on the back and wings, with a paler grey to whitish belly. It features a prominent bright yellow patch on the throat, a black mask extending through the eye, and a vivid yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are also bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, chattering, and piping calls, often given communally by groups of birds. They have complex vocalizations used for alarm, contact, and territorial defense.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of mainland Australia, excluding the densest coastal forests in the south-east and south-west, and Tasmania. It is common in open woodlands, mallee, and arid scrublands.
Identifying Featuresyellow throat patch, yellow eye patch, yellow bill, grey body plumage, social and noisy behavior
Description
The Yellow-throated Miner is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its grey plumage, a distinctive yellow throat patch, and bright yellow bill and eye-patch. These highly social birds are often found in open woodlands and arid scrublands across Australia.
