Mao vs Black-faced Friarbird
Gymnomyza samoensis compared with Philemon moluccensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mao | Black-faced Friarbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnomyza samoensis | Philemon moluccensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Meliphagidae | Meliphagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 140.0 g (4.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Mao
Least Concern
Black-faced Friarbird
About These Birds
Black-faced Friarbird
The Black-faced Friarbird is a large, noisy honeyeater with bare black facial skin, gray-brown plumage, and a knob on the base of the curved bill. It inhabits forests, woodland, and gardens of the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia. It feeds on nectar, insects, and fruits, often dominating flowering trees and aggressively defending food sources from other honeyeaters.