Meyer's Friarbird
Philemon meyeri
The Meyer's Friarbird (Philemon meyeri) is a rare honeyeater found in 2 countries, weighing about 52 g. Meyer's friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
About the Meyer's Friarbird
Meyer's friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found throughout New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Meyer's Friarbird look like?
- Meyer's friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
- How big is a Meyer's Friarbird?
- The Meyer's Friarbird is a small sized bird weighing about 52 g.
- Where can you see a Meyer's Friarbird?
- The Meyer's Friarbird occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Meyer's Friarbird?
- The Meyer's Friarbird is most easily confused with the Timor Friarbird, the New Caledonian Friarbird and the Seram Friarbird.
- Is the Meyer's Friarbird endangered?
- The Meyer's Friarbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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