Australasian Figbird
Sphecotheres vieilloti
Aves › Passeriformes › Oriolidae › Sphecotheres
Conservation status: least_concern
The Australasian figbird, also known as the green figbird, is a conspicuous, medium-sized passerine bird native to a wide range of wooded habitats in northern and eastern Australia, southern New Guinea, and the Kai Islands. It is common in large parts of its range, and occurs in numerous protected areas. Consequently, it is rated as least concern by BirdLife International and the IUCN.
How To Identify
These passerines are relatively small and stocky, featuring plumage that can range from olive-browns to reddish tones, often highlighted by distinct wing or tail markings.
Habitat
It inhabits open forests, woodlands, and gardens across northern and eastern Australia, as well as parts of southern New Guinea and nearby islands, particularly where fig trees and other fruiting trees are abundant.
Behaviour
Figbirds are highly social and often feed in noisy, active flocks, moving rapidly through the canopy while making loud calls to maintain contact with group members.
Native Range
The Australasian figbird is native to a wide range of wooded habitats in northern and eastern Australia southern New Guinea and the Kai Islands.
Did You Know?
The Australasian Figbird has a distinctive loud, musical call that sounds like 'wocka-wocka-wock,' which it uses to defend territory and communicate with its mate. Despite their fruit-focused diet, they are occasionally seen catching insects in flight.
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