BELL MINER

Photographed in trees outside Melbourne zoo.

71      BELL MINER        Manorina melanophrys

Australia      (71)

Also known as Bellbird. Range along coastal mainland Australia from Brisbane to past Melbourne. Found in pockets in temperate rain forests, dense woodlands, gullies, well treed suburbs. Popularly known as bellbirds for their little tinkle bell-like calls, their call is well known but the bird not often seen.