Family
Oriolidae
Habits
Diurnal, Lives in small groups, sometimes gathering in large flocks after the breeding season. Nest usually well hidden in the outer foliage of a high branch built mainly of vine tendrils and twigs.
Habitat
Coastal Lowland Forest Wetlands Woodland, gardens and parks; Humid coastal districts; rainforest; open woodland; escarpment; inland waters.
Notes
Loud strident whistle
Breeding
October to January, 3; pale-dull green. Both parents incubate the eggs and share feeding.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Native and introduced fruits Mulberries; figs and soft fruits. Main diet: the fruits of Ficus.
Details
| Common Name: |
Australasian Figbird |
Scientific Name: |
Sphecotheres viridus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native Common |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
280-290 mm. |
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