ANIMAL SPECIES:Noisy Miner
Despite their moderate size, Noisy Miners aggressively attack larger birds such as hawks and kookaburras. These attacks may be so vigorous that most other birds are excluded from an area occupied by Noisy Miners.
Identification
The Common Myna is quite different in plumage (mostly dark brown) and, although it has similar facial markings, belongs to the starling family while the miners belong to the honeyeaters.
Size range
28 cmSimilar Species
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)Habitat
Urban and rural areas, forests and woodlands
Behaviour and adaptations
Feeding and Diet
The Noisy Miner feeds on nectar, fruits and insects. Very occasionally they will eat small reptiles and amphibians. Food is either taken from trees or on the ground. In keeping with its highly social nature, the Noisy Miner usually feeds in large groups.
Communication
Loud 'pwee pwee pwee' and a piping 'pee pee pee'when alarmed.
Life cycle
Noisy Miners breed in colonies from July to December and several broods may be reared in this time. The female constructs the nest and incubates the eggs alone, but both sexes will care for and feed the young birds. Additional 'helpers' also feed the young. Interestingly, these helpers are almost always male birds.
Classification
- Species:
- melanocephala
- Genus:
- Manorina
- Family:
- Meliphagidae
- Order:
- Passeriformes
- Class:
- Aves
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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Noisy Miner in Tree by Nest View full size
Norman Chaffer
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