Tanimbar Friarbird
NameTanimbar Friarbird
Common NameTanimbar Friarbird
Scientific NamePhilemon plumigenis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsOverall drab grey-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. The head features extensive bare, dark grey to black skin around the eyes and lores, extending to the base of the long, dark, decurved bill. There are no prominent crests or wattles.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, ringing, and often repetitive calls, typical of many friarbird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tanimbar Islands, an archipelago in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBare dark facial skin, Long, decurved black bill, Drab grey-brown plumage, Relatively large size for a honeyeater
Description
The Tanimbar Friarbird is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its drab brown plumage and distinctive bare, dark facial skin. It possesses a long, decurved bill, which it uses to forage for nectar, insects, and fruit in the canopy of forests.
