noun
- plural of friarbird; any of several large Australian honeyeaters (genus Philemon) with bare facial skin and a distinctive call
Usage: chiefly Australian; ornithology
Examples
- Friarbirds are commonly seen in eucalyptus forests across Australia.
- The loud, raucous calls of friarbirds can be heard throughout the day.
- Several species of friarbirds inhabit different regions of the Australian continent.
- Birdwatchers often identify friarbirds by their bare, wrinkled facial patches.
- Friarbirds feed primarily on nectar and insects found in flowering trees.