Behaviour
In southern parts of eastern Australia the species is migratory, moving north to overwinter and returning south in the spring. Large aggregations of Noisy Friarbirds are possible, often in association with Little Friarbirds. At such times, the constant cackling and chattering of the Noisy Friarbird can fill the forest with sound. The calls are used to identify an individual's feeding territory, and also announce the presence of food sources worth defending to other birds - not necessarily friarbirds alone. Their diet consists of nectar, insects and fruit. The consumption of commercially grown fruit, such as grapes and berries, can bring Noisy Friarbirds into direct conflict with humans who may regard them as pests under those circumstances.
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