Buru Friarbird

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Buru Friarbird (<em>Philemon moluccensis</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Buru Friarbird (Philemon moluccensis) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Philemon; binomial: Philemon moluccensis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Philemon moluccensis from Black-faced Friarbird to Buru Friarbird with split of Philemon plumigenis (Eaton et al. 2021).

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