30-Mar-2023 Theme: 'Bells'

(1) What is the origin of the common name of the Bell Miner honeyeater (Manorina melanophrys)?

Answer: It is named after the dome-shaped ‘bell lerps’ that it feeds on.

(2) What does the phrase “to bell the cat” mean?

Answer: To perform a dangerous task.

(3) Blandifordia, a plant genus comprised of four species native to eastern Australia, is commonly known as … bells.

Answer: Christmas bells.

(4) What was the name of the ABC’s longest-running TV soap opera, running from 1967 to 1977?

Answer: Bellbird.

(5) What do the bells of St Clement’s say?

Answer: Oranges and lemons.

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