About the Helmeted Friarbird
The helmeted friarbird is part of the Meliphagidae family. The helmeted friarbird, along with all their subspecies, is commonly referred to as "leatherhead" by the birding community.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon buceroides |
| Species Codes | helfri1, HEFR, HGFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Friarbird belong to?
The Helmeted Friarbird (Philemon buceroides) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Helmeted Friarbird?
The helmeted friarbird is part of the Meliphagidae family. The helmeted friarbird, along with all their subspecies, is commonly referred to as \"leatherhead\" by the birding community....
Where can I report a Helmeted Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code helfri1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Honeyeaters 195 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
1,810
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