Black-and-crimson Oriole vs Australasian Figbird

Oriolus consanguineus compared with Sphecotheres vieilloti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-and-crimson Oriole Australasian Figbird
Scientific Name Oriolus consanguineus Sphecotheres vieilloti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Oriolidae Oriolidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 24.5 cm (9.6 in) 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 60.8 g (2.14 oz) 121.5 g (4.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-and-crimson Oriole only

None

Australasian Figbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-and-crimson Oriole

Least Concern

Australasian Figbird

About These Birds

Black-and-crimson Oriole

The Black-and-crimson Oriole is a striking oriole found in the hill and montane forests of Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines. It has jet-black plumage with a bright crimson breast and belly. It forages in the forest canopy for fruits, nectar, and large insects.

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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