Silver-crowned Friarbird
A species of Friarbirds Scientific name : Philemon argenticeps Genus : Friarbirds
Silver-crowned Friarbird, A species of Friarbirds
Botanical name: Philemon argenticeps
Genus: Friarbirds
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Description
The silver-crowned friarbird (Philemon argenticeps) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to northern Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. 
Size
32 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Silver-crowned Friarbird's diet mainly consists of nectar, particularly from Eucalyptus and mistletoes, in addition to invertebrates and fruits like figs. Silver-crowned Friarbird forages across varied strata, employing techniques such as gleaning and sally-hovering. Gathering in flocks, silver-crowned Friarbird can exhibit unique upside-down feeding to reach food sources.
Habitat
The habitat of silver-crowned Friarbird typically comprises open tropical forests and woodlands, with a notable presence of Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, and Grevillea species. These birds frequently occupy riverine environments, riparian woodlands, and may also be found in forests rich with Acacia, mangroves, and even urban parks and gardens. They thrive mainly in coastal and subcoastal regions, venturing sometimes into adjoining inland areas where vegetation is diverse, including mixed woodlands and monsoon forests.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Honeyeaters Genus
Friarbirds Species
Silver-crowned Friarbird 
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