"They were given their common name because they feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverings of certain psyllid bugs, referred to as "bell lerps," that feed on eucalyptus sap from the leaves."
I always assumed it was because of their bell-like call. See (and hear!) http://home.iprimus.com.au/punkclown/Punkclown/Bellbird.htm
Mike Dallwitz ( talk) 13:53, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
I'm a teacher needing a picture of a bellbird to print out & show non-English speaking students what an Australian bellbird looks like so I don't find it helpful to encounter something I've never struck on WP before i.e. all the images on this page are not copyright free. I'd be really grateful if someone other than the person who's uploaded the ones already here would add one or two images of bellbirds that are usuable under a creative commons licence so that they can be used for educational purposes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ANZLitLovers ( talk • contribs) 07:58, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
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The bell miner (Manorina melanophrys), also known as the bellbird, is a colonial honeyeater species endemic to southeastern Australia. The name miner is derived from an old alternative spelling of myna, and is shared with other members of the genus Manorina. The birds feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverings, referred to as "bell lerps", of certain psyllid bugs that feed on eucalyptus sap from the leaves. The psyllids make these bell lerps from their own honeydew secretions in order to protect themselves from predators and the environment. This bell miner was photographed on the Nepean River in Penrith, New South Wales. Photograph credit: John Harrison
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"They were given their common name because they feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverings of certain psyllid bugs, referred to as "bell lerps," that feed on eucalyptus sap from the leaves."
I always assumed it was because of their bell-like call. See (and hear!) http://home.iprimus.com.au/punkclown/Punkclown/Bellbird.htm
Mike Dallwitz ( talk) 13:53, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
I'm a teacher needing a picture of a bellbird to print out & show non-English speaking students what an Australian bellbird looks like so I don't find it helpful to encounter something I've never struck on WP before i.e. all the images on this page are not copyright free. I'd be really grateful if someone other than the person who's uploaded the ones already here would add one or two images of bellbirds that are usuable under a creative commons licence so that they can be used for educational purposes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ANZLitLovers ( talk • contribs) 07:58, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
Hello! This is to let editors know that File:Bell Miner_1_-_Nepean_Weir.jpg, a featured picture used in this article, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for April 7, 2024. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2024-04-07. For the greater benefit of readers, any potential improvements or maintenance that could benefit the quality of this article should be done before its scheduled appearance on the Main Page. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! — Amakuru ( talk) 12:23, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
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The bell miner (Manorina melanophrys), also known as the bellbird, is a colonial honeyeater species endemic to southeastern Australia. The name miner is derived from an old alternative spelling of myna, and is shared with other members of the genus Manorina. The birds feed almost exclusively on the dome-like coverings, referred to as "bell lerps", of certain psyllid bugs that feed on eucalyptus sap from the leaves. The psyllids make these bell lerps from their own honeydew secretions in order to protect themselves from predators and the environment. This bell miner was photographed on the Nepean River in Penrith, New South Wales. Photograph credit: John Harrison
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