Noisy Miner
Manorina melanocephala
(L 8.5" WS 20" Wt 6 oz)
Is overly abundant, and culling has
been proposed, but is currently a
protected species across Australia.
been proposed, but is currently a
protected species across Australia.
Is in the honeyeater family... endemic to
Australia...very aggressive in chasing and
mobbing intruders and colony members.
Australia...very aggressive in chasing and
mobbing intruders and colony members.
Brisbane
City Botanic
Gardens
Gardens
14Oct2015
Manorina is Greek for thin
rostril; melanocephala is
Greek for black-headed.
rostril; melanocephala is
Greek for black-headed.
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