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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Oriolidae

Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

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6555 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
27–29.5 cm
Body Mass
121.5 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 108

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 108).

DEF 67

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 67).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

James Ray · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Kai Is. (Southeastern Moluccas) & Southeastern New Guinea and Northern & Eastern Australia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Sphecotheres vieilloti salvadorii

    s watershed of se New Guinea

  • Sphecotheres vieilloti cucullatus

    Kai Is. (se Moluccas)

  • Sphecotheres vieilloti ashbyi

    ne WA and Top End, n NT (nc Australia)

  • Sphecotheres vieilloti flaviventris

    Cape York Pen. and Torres Strait is., ne QLD (ne Australia)

  • Sphecotheres vieilloti vieilloti

    ne QLD (s of Cape York Pen.) to se NSW (e Australia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sphecotheres vieilloti

Which family does it belong to?

Figbirds, Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Kai Is. (Southeastern Moluccas) & Southeastern New Guinea and Northern & Eastern Australia

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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