Meyer's Friarbird
NameMeyer's Friarbird
Common NameMeyer's Friarbird
Scientific NamePhilemon meyeri
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)39
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brownish-grey plumage, paler on the belly. Features distinctive bare blackish facial skin around the eye and extending to the base of the long, decurved black bill. Lacks a prominent casque.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically loud, harsh, and often repetitive, characteristic of friarbirds, including cackles, whistles, and squawks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, inhabiting lowland and hill forests across its range.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Bare blackish facial skin, Dull brownish-grey plumage, Lack of prominent casque, Loud, harsh calls
Description
Meyer's Friarbird is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its dull brownish-grey plumage and distinctive bare blackish facial skin. It possesses a long, decurved black bill, which it uses to forage for nectar, insects, and fruit primarily in the canopy of lowland and hill forests.
