African Golden Oriole vs Australasian Figbird

Oriolus auratus compared with Sphecotheres vieilloti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Golden Oriole Australasian Figbird
Scientific Name Oriolus auratus Sphecotheres vieilloti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Oriolidae Oriolidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 27.6 cm (10.9 in) 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 67.33333333333333 g (2.38 oz) 121.5 g (4.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Golden Oriole only

None

Australasian Figbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Golden Oriole

Least Concern

Australasian Figbird

About These Birds

African Golden Oriole

The African Golden Oriole weighs about 67g and is found in woodland and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa. The male's golden-yellow plumage is unmistakable, and both sexes produce melodious calls.

Australasian Figbird

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.

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