Brass's Friarbird

Philemon brassi

Brass's Friarbird (Philemon brassi) is a medium-sized bird found in the rainforests of New Guinea. It is known for its distinctive bare skin patch on the throat and upper breast, which is pale blue in color. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the underparts are paler with a yellow tinge. This species is highly vocal and can often be heard making a variety of calls, including melodious whistles and harsh squawks. Brass's Friarbird is an important pollinator and frugivore, playing a key role in the ecology of the rainforest.

Habitat: Rainforests of New Guinea