- Manorina melanotis
Identification
23-26 cm
Adult
- Black facial mask from bill to ear coverts
- Grey rump
- Upper-parts varying between mid and dark grey
- Olive-yellow edged remiges and outer rectrices
- Dark grey sub-moustachial stripe
- Grey chin and upper throat
- Fine mottling on breast
- White belly
- Yellow bill and skin behind eye
Juvenile rather browner
Similar Species
Looks much the same as the Yellow-throated Miner and sounds exctly like Noisy Miner
Distribution
Restricted to mallee of south-central Australia
Status
Threatened mostly due to habitat loss.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Mallee woodland.
Behaviour
Breeding
The breeding pair is assited by up to 13 helpers, mainly males.
Diet
The diet includes insects.
Vocalisation
Variety of harsh notes, chattering.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- BirdLife International
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Black-eared Miner. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-eared_Miner
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
