Bird guideLittle Friarbird

The little friarbird ( Philemon citreogularis ), also known as the little leatherhead or yellow-throated friarbird , is the smallest of the friarbirds within the Philemon genus.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
Habitatsparse woodland, open woodland, closed forest, grassland, and woody trees scattered
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to November.

Sounds

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Range map

Range map

6190visible hotspots
164847visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Easily distinguished from other friarbirds by its smaller size, facial skin coloration, and lack of a

Behavior

Gray-brown upperparts and cream underparts.

Regional timing

New South Wales
Peak: September to October20,087 records
Queensland
Peak: July to November85,779 records
Western Australia
Peak: June to October19,882 records
Northern Territory
Peak: July to October28,170 records
Victoria
Peak: September to January9,696 records
South Australia
Peak: September to November580 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: October to December140 records
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