Timor friarbirdThe Timor friarbird or plain friarbird is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found on Timor island.HabitatIt 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.ThreatsIt is threatened by human-caused habitat loss—caused by logging, forest fires, and illegitimate grazing—and poaching. Over the past decade, its population has decreased significantly.DietIt feeds primarily on nectar, and also eats insects and fruit.Social behaviorTimor friarbirds live in pairs or small groups.