Australasian Figbird

Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,4 cm
Peso
121,5 g
Família
Oriolidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) is a bird species in the family Oriolidae (old world orioles), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
Genus Sphecotheres
Espécies Sphecotheres vieilloti

Distribution

Australasian Figbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Australasian Figbird endangered?
The Australasian Figbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Figbird nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
How big is the Australasian Figbird?
The Australasian Figbird has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 121.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Figbird belong to?
The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae.

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