Noisy Friarbird
NameNoisy Friarbird
Common NameNoisy Friarbird
Scientific NamePhilemon corniculatus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)43
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is grey-brown, often appearing scaly on the back and underparts. The head is bare and black, contrasting with a silvery-white ruff of feathers on the throat and upper chest. The bill is black and strongly curved, featuring a prominent, rounded knob on the upper mandible.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and often raucous calls, which can include a variety of squawks, chocks, and cackles. Its vocalizations are quite distinctive and contribute to its 'noisy' common name.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southeastern Australia, extending from northern Queensland through New South Wales and Victoria, and into southeastern South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesBare black head, Prominent knob on upper bill, Silvery-white ruff on neck, Loud, raucous calls, Grey-brown body plumage
Description
The Noisy Friarbird is a large, distinctive honeyeater known for its bare black head, prominent knob on its bill, and loud, raucous calls. It is often seen foraging for nectar, insects, and fruit in open woodlands and gardens.
