About the White-naped Friarbird
The Manus friarbird or white-naped friarbird, also known as the chauka is a species of bird in the Honeyeater family, or Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Philemon albitorques |
| Species Codes | whnfri1, MAFR, WNFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Friarbird belong to?
The White-naped Friarbird (Philemon albitorques) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-naped Friarbird?
The Manus friarbird or white-naped friarbird, also known as the chauka is a species of bird in the Honeyeater family, or Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a White-naped Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnfri1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
2
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