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
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Australasian figbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
