Seram Friarbird
NameSeram Friarbird
Common NameSeram Friarbird
Scientific NamePhilemon subcorniculatus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brownish-grey plumage, paler on the belly. The head is darker with a prominent bare yellow patch of skin around the eye and extending to the lores. The flight feathers and tail are brownish, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, often harsh and chattering vocalizations, which can also include whistling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Seram Island, Indonesia, where it is found in lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesBare yellow skin around eye and lores, Long, decurved black bill, Dull brownish-grey plumage, Absence of a prominent casque or knob on the bill
Description
The Seram Friarbird is a medium-sized honeyeater endemic to Seram Island, Indonesia. It is characterized by its relatively plain brownish-grey plumage, a distinctive bare yellow patch around the eye, and a long, decurved bill. This active bird typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of forests.
