The Noisy Miner or Mickey [Monorina melanocephala] is a very common bird in our area. It is conspicuous by its constant chatter. They also make a racket when other birds, humans, or cats are around. They are also an early detection system for snakes, although in my experience they are not as reliable as a butcher bird where snakes are concerned! They just chatter all the time...like the little boy who cried snake! They are a very territorial species that have no problem taking on much bigger birds, even hawks or kookaburras. More >>
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Phil Moran - Friday, December 16, 20111 -
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