Buru Friarbird

Philemon moluccensis
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
bkffri1, BUFR, BFFR

About the Buru Friarbird

The Buru Friarbird (Philemon moluccensis) is a species of bird in the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 195 recognized species worldwide.

Use the eBird species code bkffri1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyHoneyeaters (Meliphagidae)
SpeciesPhilemon moluccensis
Species Codesbkffri1, BUFR, BFFR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Buru Friarbird belong to?

The Buru Friarbird (Philemon moluccensis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Buru Friarbird?

The Buru Friarbird is a member of the Honeyeaters family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.

Where can I report a Buru Friarbird sighting?

You can log sightings of Buru Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkffri1, or on iNaturalist.