Noisy Miner
Manorina melanocephala
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Species Description
The Noisy Miner (*Manorina melanocephala*) is a highly social honeyeater found throughout eastern and southeastern Australia. This bird is well-known for its bold presence in urban parks, gardens, and open woodlands. Its adaptability and aggressive group behaviour have allowed it to thrive in human-modified environments, often outcompeting smaller bird species.
Fun Facts
Noisy Miners are known for their complex social structure, forming stable groups called coteries and temporary coalitions for mobbing predators.
1. Grey body with a black crown and cheeks
2. Bright yellow patch behind the eye and yellow bill
3. Loud, social, and highly territorial behaviour
Noisy Miners are common in open eucalypt woodlands, grassy forests, and especially in urban parks and gardens with scattered trees but few shrubs. They are widespread from Far North Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and southeastern South Australia. Listen for their loud, repetitive calls-often the first clue to their presence. They are active throughout the day, foraging from the canopy to the ground and are most visible where there are open spaces with flowering trees.
Physical Attributes
Height
26 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds57%
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