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Meyer's Friarbird

Philemon meyeri

Least Concern
Wingspan
21.9 cm
Weight
52.6 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.9 cm 8.6 in
Weight 52.6 g 1.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Philemon
Species Philemon meyeri

Distribution

Meyer's Friarbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Meyer's Friarbird endangered?
The Meyer's Friarbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Meyer's Friarbird?
The Meyer's Friarbird has a wingspan of 21.9 cm, weight of 52.6 g.
What order and family does the Meyer's Friarbird belong to?
The Meyer's Friarbird (Philemon meyeri) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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