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Boulton, R.L. 2019. Black-eared Miner historic and recent distance analysis. Report to Department of Environment and Water, Adelaide.
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Clarke, H., Pitman, A.J., Kala, J., Carouge, C., Haverd, V. and J.P. Evans. 2016. An investigation of future fuel load and fire weather in Australia. Climate Change: 1-15.
Clarke, R. H.; Boulton, R. L.; Clarke, M. F. 2002. Translocation of the socially complex Black-eared Miner Manorina melanotis: a trial using hard and soft release techniques. Pacific Conservation Biology 8(4): 223-234.
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Australian Govt - Action Plan for Australian Birds 2000 - Recovery Outline
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BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Black-eared Miner Manorina melanotis. Downloaded from
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Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
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