Black-eared Miner
Manorina melanotis
The Black-eared Miner (Manorina melanotis) is a rare honeyeater found only in Australia, weighing about 54 g. The black-eared miner is an endangered honeyeater endemic to mallee woodland in south-eastern Australia.
About the Black-eared Miner
The black-eared miner is an endangered honeyeater endemic to mallee woodland in south-eastern Australia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-eared Miner look like?
- The black-eared miner is an endangered honeyeater endemic to mallee woodland in south-eastern Australia.
- How big is a Black-eared Miner?
- The Black-eared Miner is a small sized bird weighing about 54 g.
- Where can you see a Black-eared Miner?
- The Black-eared Miner is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Black-eared Miner?
- The Black-eared Miner is most easily confused with the Bell Miner, the Yellow-throated Miner and the Noisy Miner.
- Is the Black-eared Miner endangered?
- The Black-eared Miner is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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