Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Philemon Higher classification Friarbird | Phylum Chordata Family Meliphagidae Scientific name Philemon novaeguineae Rank Species | |
Similar Friarbird, Bird, Honeyeater, New Britain friarbird, Mimic honeyeater | ||
The New Guinea friarbird (Philemon buceroides novaeguineae), also known as the Papuan friarbird, is a bird in the Meliphagidae, or honeyeater family. Many taxonomists consider it to be a subspecies of the helmeted friarbird, although some consider it to be a distinct species.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
References
New Guinea friarbird Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA