About the White-streaked Friarbird
The white-streaked friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Melitograis. It is endemic to Northern Maluku in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melitograis gilolensis |
| Species Codes | whsfri1, WSFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-streaked Friarbird belong to?
The White-streaked Friarbird (Melitograis gilolensis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-streaked Friarbird?
The white-streaked friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Melitograis. It is endemic to Northern Maluku in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical...
Where can I report a White-streaked Friarbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-streaked Friarbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whsfri1, or on iNaturalist.
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