About the New Britain Friarbird
The New Britain friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon cockerelli |
| Species Codes | nebfri1, NBFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Friarbird belong to?
The New Britain Friarbird (Philemon cockerelli) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Britain Friarbird?
The New Britain friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a New Britain Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebfri1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
16
iNat Observations
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