About the New Britain Friarbird
The New Britain Friarbird (Philemon cockerelli) is a species of bird in the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 195 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code nebfri1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon cockerelli |
| Species Codes | nebfri1, NBFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Friarbird belong to?
The New Britain Friarbird (Philemon cockerelli) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Britain Friarbird?
The New Britain Friarbird is a member of the Honeyeaters family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a New Britain Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebfri1, 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
15
iNat Observations
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