Australasian Figbird
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Old World Orioles

Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

LCLeast Concern
Family
Old World Orioles (Oriolidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The Australasian figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti), also known as the green figbird (not to be confused with the Timor 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.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.