About the Buru Friarbird
The Buru friarbird or black-faced friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Buru in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon moluccensis |
| Species Codes | bkffri1, BUFR, BFFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buru Friarbird belong to?
The Buru Friarbird (Philemon moluccensis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buru Friarbird?
The Buru friarbird or black-faced friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Buru in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia....
Where can I report a Buru Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Buru Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkffri1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
4
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