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Australasian Figbird
Sphecotheres vieilloti
- Worldwide
- 12,922 observations
- Group
- Birds
About
The Australasian figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti) 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. Consequently, it is rated as Least Concern by BirdLife International and the IUCN.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 24, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 24, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 24, 2026Swallow St, Mooroobool, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 24, 2026Cairns Botanic Gardens, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: natduckView observation from Oct 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 20, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 20, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 20, 2026 on iNaturalist