- Papuan Friarbird
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Papuan Friarbird Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Meliphagidae Genus: Philemon Species: P. novaeguineae Binomial name Philemon novaeguineae
(Müller, 1843)The Papuan Friarbird (Philemon novaeguineae), also known as the New Guinea Friarbird, is a species of bird in the Meliphagidae, or honeyeater family.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Philemon novaeguineae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
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