Australasian Figbird vs North Island Piopio

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australasian Figbird North Island Piopio
Scientific Name Sphecotheres vieilloti Turnagra tanagra
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Oriolidae Oriolidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Extinct
Length
Wingspan 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 121.5 g (4.29 oz) 130.0 g (4.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australasian Figbird only

None

North Island Piopio only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australasian Figbird

Extinct

North Island Piopio

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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