Wetar Figbird
Sphecotheres hypoleucus
The Wetar Figbird (Sphecotheres hypoleucus) is a legendary old world oriol found only in Indonesia, weighing about 81 g. The Wetar figbird is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
About the Wetar Figbird
The Wetar figbird is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to forest, woodland and scrub on the Indonesian island of Wetar. The Wetar figbird remains poorly known, and although threatened by habitat loss, recent population estimates are greater than originally estimated, resulting in it being now listed as Least Concern by BirdLife International and the IUCN. The Wetar figbird resembles the better known Australasian figbird, but is much smaller and the male has entirely white underparts. Formerly, it has been considered a subspecies of the green figbird, but they are now classified as two separate species.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Wetar Figbird look like?
- The Wetar figbird is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
- How big is a Wetar Figbird?
- The Wetar Figbird is a medium sized bird weighing about 81 g.
- Where can you see a Wetar Figbird?
- The Wetar Figbird is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Wetar Figbird?
- The Wetar Figbird is most easily confused with the Green Figbird and the Australasian Figbird.
- Is the Wetar Figbird endangered?
- The Wetar Figbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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