The Timor friarbird or plain friarbird (Philemon inornatus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found on Timor island.
It is found on Timor island, where it plays an important cultural role. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests; it tends to be most present near roads, particularly flat low-traffic roads near rivers and mangroves. It is a species generalist.
It is threatened by human-caused habitat lossâÂÂcaused by logging, forest fires, and illegitimate grazingâÂÂand poaching. Over the past decade, its population has decreased significantly.
It feeds primarily on nectar, and also eats insects and fruit.
Timor friarbirds live in pairs or small groups.