Wetar Figbird

Sphecotheres hypoleucus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
wetfig1, WEFI

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Orioles (Oriolidae)
SpeciesSphecotheres hypoleucus
Species Codeswetfig1, 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.