About the Bell Miner
The bell miner or bellbird is a colonial honeyeater, endemic to southeastern Australia. The common name refers to their bell-like call. "Miner" is an old alternative spelling of "myna", and is shared with other members of the genus Manorina. The birds feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverings, referred to as lerps, of certain psyllid bugs.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Manorina melanophrys |
| Species Codes | belmin1, BEMI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bell Miner belong to?
The Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bell Miner?
The bell miner or bellbird is a colonial honeyeater, endemic to southeastern Australia. The common name refers to their bell-like call. \"Miner\" is an old alternative spelling of \"myna\", and is shared with other members of the genus Manorina. The birds feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverin...
Where can I report a Bell Miner sighting?
You can log sightings of Bell Miner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code belmin1, or on iNaturalist.
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