White-streaked Friarbird

Melitograis gilolensis (Bonaparte, 1850)

54 gWeight

The white-streaked friarbird (Melitograis gilolensis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.

Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-streaked Friarbird has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Buli-Subaim Road – mountain passIndonesia184 records
TN Aketajawe-Lolobata – Pak Roji'sIndonesia94 records
Foli – old logging trackIndonesia68 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-streaked friarbird (Melitograis gilolensis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Melitograis. It is endemic to Northern Maluku in Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the White-streaked Friarbird?

The White-streaked Friarbird weighs around 54 g.

Where does the White-streaked Friarbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Morotai, Halmahera, Kasiruta and Bacan (northern Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the White-streaked Friarbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and September (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the White-streaked Friarbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-streaked Friarbird as Least Concern.

What does the White-streaked Friarbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-streaked Friarbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 54 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 106 mm
Tail: 95 mm
Bill: 36 mm
Tarsus: 27 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Morotai, Halmahera, Kasiruta and Bacan (northern Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus: Melitograis

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