About the Australasian Figbird
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Sphecotheres vieilloti |
| Species Codes | ausfig1, AUFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australasian Figbird belong to?
The Australasian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Australasian Figbird?
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 a...
Where can I report a Australasian Figbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Australasian Figbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausfig1, or on iNaturalist.
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