Australasian Figbird

Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

Least Concern
Wingspan
29.4 cm
Weight
121.5 g
Family
Oriolidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Australasian Figbird is a gregarious, medium-sized oriole found in rainforest edges and urban parks across northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. Weighing about 121.5g with a wingspan of 29.4cm, the male has a bright red bare facial patch and olive-green plumage. It feeds heavily on figs and soft fruits in the forest canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 29.4 cm 11.6 in
Weight 121.5 g 4.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
Genus Sphecotheres
Species Sphecotheres vieilloti

Distribution

Australasian Figbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Australasian Figbird endangered?
The Australasian Figbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Figbird nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
How big is the Australasian Figbird?
The Australasian Figbird has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 121.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Figbird belong to?
The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae.

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