Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicNectarForestCup nestMedium · 86 g
About the Manus Friarbird
The Manus friarbird or white-naped friarbird, also known as the chauka is a species of bird in the Honeyeater family, or Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Morotai FriarbirdPhilemon fuscicapillusThe Morotai friarbird or dusky friarbird is a species of friarbird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae.
Grey FriarbirdPhilemon kisserensisThe grey friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
New Ireland FriarbirdPhilemon eichhorniThe New Ireland friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
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