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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Sphecotheres hypoleucus |
| Species Codes | wetfig1, WEFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wetar Figbird belong to?
The Wetar Figbird (Sphecotheres hypoleucus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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...
Where can I report a Wetar Figbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Wetar Figbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wetfig1, or on iNaturalist.