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Look for the pale silver-gray crown, bare black facial skin, and active canopy feeding style.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Mardawh, Mardawk, Gawolk, MäDawk, Jardawmanja, Garag Garag, Burdiflawa Bard, Galmarug, Gawaggawag, Almarug, A-Mardawk
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from June to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
1397visible hotspots
19925visible records
4states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Large northern Australian friarbird found in open woodland, paddocks, forest edge, and mangrove habitats, often moving actively through flowering or leafy canopy.
Behavior
Usually moves actively through flowering or leafy canopy, often calling as it feeds on nectar, lerps, or small insects.
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