Timor friarbird

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Template:Short description Template:Speciesbox The Timor friarbird or plain friarbird (Philemon inornatus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.

Habitat

It is found on Timor island, where it plays an important cultural role.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests; it tends to be most present near roads, particularly flat low-traffic roads near rivers and mangroves.[2] It is a species generalist.[1]

Threats

It is threatened by human-caused habitat loss—caused by logging, forest fires, and illegitimate grazing[2]—and poaching.[1] Over the past decade, its population has decreased significantly.[3]

Diet

It feeds primarily on nectar, and also eats insects and fruit.[1]

Social behavior

Timor friarbirds live in pairs or small groups.[1]

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