Bird Guide

Bell Miner vs Noisy Miner

Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys)

Bell Miner

Manorina melanophrys

Small30 gForest

Bell miners are the smallest of their genus, and differ from the other three predominantly grey miner species in having olive-green plumage, darker on the wings and yellower on the belly. They are a medium bodied honeyeater, slightly smaller and stockier than a Lewin's honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii), weighing between 25 g and 35 g (average 29 g). Bell miners are 17.5–20 cm in length (average 18.5 cm) with a 22–30 cm wingspan (average 26.5 cm). They have the characteristic yellow bill of the miners, which is slightly downturned.

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Recording: James Ray · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: TJ Jones · CC BY 4.0
Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala)

Noisy Miner

Manorina melanocephala

Medium60 gWoodland

The noisy miner is a large honeyeater, 24–28 centimetres (9.4–11.0 in) in length, with a wingspan of 36–45 centimetres (14–18 in), and weighing 70–80 grams (2.5–2.8 oz). Voice: As the common name suggests, the noisy miner is an unusually vocal species. Previously known as the garrulous honeyeater, it has a large and varied repertoire of songs, calls, scoldings, and alarms. Most are loud and penetrating, and consist of harsh single notes.

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Recording: James Ray · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

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