Timor Friarbird
NameTimor Friarbird
Common NameTimor Friarbird
Scientific NamePhilemon inornatus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grey-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. The most striking feature is the bare, blackish facial skin that extends from the base of the bill around the eye. The bill is long, slender, and strongly decurved, colored black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of friarbirds, consisting of loud, raucous, and often repetitive calls. These can include harsh chattering, whistling notes, and sometimes a series of squawking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor, encompassing both East Timor and Indonesian West Timor, as well as some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesBare blackish facial skin, Long, decurved black bill, Dull grey-brown plumage, Medium-sized honeyeater
Description
The Timor Friarbird is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its dull grey-brown plumage and distinctive bare, dark facial skin. It possesses a long, decurved bill, which it uses to feed on nectar, insects, and fruit in the forest canopy.
