Manus Friarbird (Philemon albitorques)
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Manus Friarbird

Philemon albitorques Sclater, PL, 1877

86 gWeight

The Manus friarbird (Philemon albitorques) or white-naped friarbird, also known as the chauka ('souka' in Lele, the local language) is a species of bird in the Honeyeater family, or Meliphagidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Manus friarbird (Philemon albitorques) or white-naped friarbird, also known as the chauka ('souka' in Lele, the local language) is a species of bird in the Honeyeater family, or Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the Manus Friarbird?

The Manus Friarbird weighs around 86 g.

Where does the Manus Friarbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Manus and satellites (Admiralty Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago).

Is the Manus Friarbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Manus Friarbird as Least Concern.

What does the Manus Friarbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Manus Friarbird in?

It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
86 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
184 mm
Tail
133 mm
Bill
48 mm
Tarsus
44 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Manus and satellites (Admiralty Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Philemon

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Manus Friarbird

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