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Bell Miner

Manorina melanophrys

Least Concern
Envergadura
18,9 cm
Peso
31,8 g
Família
Meliphagidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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Sobre

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
Envergadura 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Peso 31,8 g 1.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

1-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Manorina
Espécies Manorina melanophrys

Distribution

Bell Miner has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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