Australasian Figbird
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Australasian Figbird

Sphecotheres vieilloti

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
40–50% · Likely
overall probability at Noosa National Park
64 Verified records at Noosa National Park
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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. Wikipedia →

40–50% of wildlife watchers report a Australasian Figbird sighting in Noosa National Park, based on 64 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Noosa National Park

Olive-backed Oriole
LC

Olive-backed Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Oriolus sagittatus

10–20% · With luck
Torresian Crow
LC

Torresian Crow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Corvus orru

70–80% · Very likely
Noisy Friarbird
LC

Noisy Friarbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Philemon corniculatus

60–70% · Likely
Lewin's Honeyeater
LC Endemic

Lewin's Honeyeater

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Meliphaga lewinii

60–70% · Likely
Noisy Miner
LC Endemic

Noisy Miner

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Manorina melanocephala

60–70% · Likely
Pied Currawong
LC Endemic

Pied Currawong

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Strepera graculina

50–60% · Likely
Australian Magpie
LC

Australian Magpie

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gymnorhina tibicen

40–50% · Likely
Brown Honeyeater
LC

Brown Honeyeater

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lichmera indistincta

40–50% · Likely
Spangled Drongo
LC

Spangled Drongo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dicrurus bracteatus

40–50% · Likely
Eastern Whipbird
LC Endemic

Eastern Whipbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psophodes olivaceus

40–50% · Likely
Welcome Swallow
LC

Welcome Swallow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hirundo neoxena

30–40% · Possible
Rufous Shrikethrush

Rufous Shrikethrush

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Colluricincla rufogaster

30–40% · Possible

📅 Monthly Probability

40–50
Jan
40–50
Feb
40–50
Mar
40–50
Apr
20–30
May
40–50
Jun
30–40
Jul
20–30
Aug
60–70
Sep
60–70
Oct
40–50
Nov
50–60
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Daintree National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
50–60%
2 Noosa National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
40–50%
3 Litchfield National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
4 Springbrook National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
5 Nitmiluk National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
6 Kakadu National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
7 Royal National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
8 Lamington National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
9 Booderee National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
10 Blue Mountains National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Australasian Figbird in Noosa National Park?

About 43% of wildlife watchers report a Australasian Figbird sighting in Noosa National Park, based on 64 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Australasian Figbird in Noosa National Park?

September has the highest sighting rate for Australasian Figbird in Noosa National Park in our monthly data.

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