Manorina melanocephala
Noisy Miner at Symonston, ACT
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| Manorina melanocephala | Liam.m | 12 Sep 2026 | |
| Zanda funerea | CarbonAI | 10 Sep 2026 | |
| Manorina melanocephala | Mike | 10 Sep 2026 |
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6 comments
10 Sep 2026
Hi @Mike. I suggested Zanda funerea (64% confidence) based on all images in this sighting. If you disagree, please help me improve by verifying the correct species.
11 Sep 2026
I would politely and definitely say they are Noisy miners (Manorina melanocephala) with a ?Currawong flying past. Look at the third image
which shows the grey plumage on the body, the short, sharp yellow beak and that distinctive mask around the eyes. I hate them!
which shows the grey plumage on the body, the short, sharp yellow beak and that distinctive mask around the eyes. I hate them!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.142204-35.353990
- Altitude 641.9m
- Maps Callum Brae
- Places Symonston, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 10 Sep 2026 03:59 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
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Species information
- Manorina melanocephala Scientific name
- Noisy Miner Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 895.3m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Manorina (Myzantha) melanocephala
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
JFMAMJJASOND
Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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