About the Seram Friarbird
The Seram friarbird, also known as the grey-necked friarbird, Ceram friarbird, grey-necked honeyeater and gray-necked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on Seram Island in the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. They are common and conspicuous and often in small groups of up to four individuals.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon subcorniculatus |
| Species Codes | serfri1, SEFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seram Friarbird belong to?
The Seram Friarbird (Philemon subcorniculatus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Seram Friarbird?
The Seram friarbird, also known as the grey-necked friarbird, Ceram friarbird, grey-necked honeyeater and gray-necked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on Seram Island in the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or...
Where can I report a Seram Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Seram Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code serfri1, or on iNaturalist.
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