Noisy Friarbird

The Noisy Friarbird (*Philemon corniculatus*) is a large honeyeater native to eastern and southeastern Australia, as well as southern New Guinea. It is well known for its loud, varied calls and its unusual bare black head with a prominent knob, giving rise to several nicknames such as “Leatherhead” and “Monk”. This species is a familiar sight in eucalypt woodlands, forests, and even urban parks, where its energetic presence and vocalizations make it easy to notice.