Australasian Figbird
Sphecotheres vieilloti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sphecotheres-vieilloti"></birdfyi-bird>The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) is a bird species in the family Oriolidae (oropéndolas del viejo mundo), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.4 cm and a weight of 121.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,4 cm | 11.6 in |
| Peso | 121,5 g | 4.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Oriolidae (Oropéndolas del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Sphecotheres |
| Especies | Sphecotheres vieilloti |
Distribution
Australasian Figbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Oriolidae family