Dusky Friarbird
Dusky Friarbird
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The Dusky Friarbird is a large, dark-plumaged honeyeater found in the Moluccan islands of Indonesia. It features the characteristic bare head of friarbirds, but its overall somber coloration makes it less conspicuous than some relatives. It is a resident of various forest types.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Moluccan Islands (e.g., Seram, Ambon, Buru) in Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its large size, bare head, and overall dark plumage. Listen for its loud, typical friarbird calls in the forest canopy. It often joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its native range. Like other friarbirds, it is active during daylight, foraging for nectar, fruit, and insects.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Moluccan Islands (e.g., Seram, Ambon, Buru) in Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its large size, bare head, and overall dark plumage. Listen for its loud, typical friarbird calls in the forest canopy. It often joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its native range. Like other friarbirds, it is active during daylight, foraging for nectar, fruit, and insects.
Its scientific name 'fuscicapillus' refers to its dark, dusky cap, a key identification feature.
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