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Friarbird

Philemon corniculatus

Photo by Megs18
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Field Notes

Description:

This bird had a red eye, black head with whitish front and white on his tail. He had a grub in his beak. It is a honeyeater!! It looks like a Noisy Friarbird but there is also a Helmeted Friarbird.

Habitat:

Eucalypt forest and eats nectar, fruit, insects and other invertebrates and sometimes eggs or baby birds.

Species ID Suggestions

Noisy Friarbird

Philemon corniculatus

Reference Link
JeffCrocombe
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Comments (5)
Megs18
Thanks Jeff for confirming and the link.
JeffCrocombe
Helmet Friarbird & Silver-crowned are both northern species & do not have as much black on the head. See: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Philemon-corniculatus
Megs18
Thanks for the identification Argy Bee! I'm really enjoying capturing the birds and its great to have somewhere to show them off!
Mark Ridgway
Looks like a Friar bird to me. Well done - you're building a good collection.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2012

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