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Bell MinerAlternative name: "Bell-bird" Aboriginal name: "jumjum" |
Sightings
We had heard Bell Miners before, e.g. in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, but had not spotted them until October 2007. Seen in Washpool National Park, northern NSW. Many Bell Miners were spotted by us on the slopes of various National Parks on the western side of the ranges, e.g. at Barrington Tops National Park, Jilliby State Conservation Area and Watagans National Park in June 2009.
Also spotted by C. Kellenberg at Gillards Beach, Mimosa Rocks National Park, NSW, in February 2009.
Photos
Near-frontal view of a Bell Miner; photo courtesy of C. Kellenberg (click on image for larger version)
Lateral view of a Bell Miner issuing its characteristic call (click on image for larger version)
Close-up view of the back of a Bell Miner; photo courtesy of C. Kellenberg (click on image for larger version)
Lateral view of an immature Bell Miner; note the absence of the reddish eyestripe typical of adult birds (click on image for larger version)