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Oceania
Hawaiian Friarbird
Meliphaga argenticeps
About this species
The Hawaiian Friarbird is a striking member of the Meliphagidae family found across Oceania. It inhabits desert environments and is currently listed as Vulnerable.
The Hawaiian Friarbird is part of the order Passeriformes and the Meliphagidae family. Its preferred habitat is desert, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Meliphagidae family and Passeriformes order.