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bellbird A gregarious bird often heard but seldom seen and well concealed by its coloring which blends well in the foliage.   Australia,Bell Miner,Fall,Geotagged,Manorina melanophrys Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

bellbird

A gregarious bird often heard but seldom seen and well concealed by its coloring which blends well in the foliage.

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  1. Awesome! Taken in Australia? Posted 9 years ago

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The Bell Miner, commonly known as the 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 the word "myna" and is shared with other members of the genus "Manorina".

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2016. Captured May 17, 2015 13:55 in 5597 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea VIC 3717, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/128s
  • ISO200
  • 225mm