Timor friarbird

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The Timor friarbird or plain friarbird (Philemon inornatus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found on Timor island.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Meliphagidae
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Timor friarbird
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Meliphagidae
Genus: Philemon
Species:
P. inornatus
Binomial name
Philemon inornatus
(Gray, 1846)
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Habitat

It is found on Timor island, where it plays an important cultural role.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests; it tends to be most present near roads, particularly flat low-traffic roads near rivers and mangroves.[3] It is a species generalist.[2]

Threats

It is threatened by human-caused habitat loss—caused by logging, forest fires, and illegitimate grazing[3]—and poaching.[2] Over the past decade, its population has decreased significantly.[4]

Diet

It feeds primarily on nectar, and also eats insects and fruit.[2]

Social behavior

Timor friarbirds live in pairs or small groups.[2]

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