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Noisy Friarbird, Philemon corniculatus
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Philemon buceroides Philemon argenticeps Philemon corniculatus Philemon citreogularis |
The friarbirds are four species of honeyeaters in the genus Philemon:
- Helmeted Friarbird, Philemon buceroides
Silver-crowned Friarbird, Philemon argenticeps
Noisy Friarbird, Philemon corniculatus
Little Friarbird, Philemon citreogularis
They are found in eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. They eat nectar, insects and other invertebrates, flowers, fruit and seeds.