What does the Noisy Miner eat?
Manorina melanophrys
Spotted a bird? Identify it instantly with the Birdby app
Open the appThe Noisy Miner's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.
Diet overview
Omnivore (primarily nectar, insects, and sometimes fruit)
How it forages
Primarily feeds on nectar from eucalypt flowers, but also consumes a significant amount of insects, especially psyllids and their lerps (sugary excretions). They forage in the canopy, on tree trunks, and occasionally on the ground. They also eat some fruits and berries.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
Explore the Noisy Miner
Identify birds anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo & sound identification, full species database, and your personal life list.