StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height34 cm
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"Noisy Friarbirds are sometimes called “Four O’Clock” birds due to the sound of one of their calls."
Field Guide
Noisy Friarbird
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The Noisy Friarbird (*Philemon corniculatus*) is a large honeyeater native to eastern and southeastern Australia, as well as southern New Guinea. It is well known for its loud, varied calls and its unusual bare black head with a prominent knob, giving rise to several nicknames such as “Leatherhead” and “Monk”. This species is a familiar sight in eucalypt woodlands, forests, and even urban parks, where its energetic presence and vocalizations make it easy to notice.
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