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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon meyeri |
| Species Codes | meyfri1, MEFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meyer's Friarbird belong to?
The Meyer's Friarbird (Philemon meyeri) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Meyer's Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Meyer's Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code meyfri1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
6
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