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Bell Miner

Manorina melanophrys

Least Concern
Envergure
18,9 cm
Poids
31,8 g
Famille
Meliphagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Bell Miner is a colonial honeyeater endemic to the wet eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia, particularly known for its distinctive bell-like calls. It is a small, olive-green bird with a yellow eye ring and orange-yellow bill. Bell Miners are highly territorial and cooperative, defending patches of lerp insects on eucalyptus leaves in large colonies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Poids 31,8 g 1.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-18 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Manorina
Espèces Manorina melanophrys

Distribution

Bell Miner has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bell Miner endangered?
The Bell Miner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bell Miner nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-18 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.
How big is the Bell Miner?
The Bell Miner has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 31.8 g.
What order and family does the Bell Miner belong to?
The Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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