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Yellow-throated miner (juvenile)
Manorina flavigula
-22.6923, 117.788
Field Notes
Description:
The Yellow-throated Miner is a medium sized bird, reaching a length of 26 to 28 centimetres (10.2-11.0 in). The dorsal surface is a dark grey, and the ventral surface almost white. The beak, eye skin, side of the throat, legs, feet and parts of the wing and tail are yellow. The feather surrounding the eye are black, and the rump is white.
Habitat:
The Yellow-throated Miner inhabits dry forests, but can inhabit parks and backyards of disturbed habitat. It is a loud, and conspicuous bird, congregating in large flocks outside of the breeding season. Unlike most honeyeaters, its diet consists mostly of insects, but does include some nectar
Notes:
This youngster seemed as interested in me, as I was of it.
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Yellow-throated Miner
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PublishedAugust 30, 2013
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