Philippine Oriole vs Australasian Figbird

Oriolus steerii compared with Sphecotheres vieilloti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Philippine Oriole Australasian Figbird
Scientific Name Oriolus steerii Sphecotheres vieilloti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Oriolidae Oriolidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.3 cm (9.2 in) 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 46.5 g (1.64 oz) 121.5 g (4.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Philippine Oriole only

None

Australasian Figbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Philippine Oriole

Least Concern

Australasian Figbird

About These Birds

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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