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
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
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.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory