Sunday, November 30, 2014

SOUTHERN FIGBIRD




421           SOUTHERN FIGBIRD               Sphecotheres vieilloti 

Australia          (295)

Traditionally Figbirds were all considered part of the one species, then divided into three: Australian Figbird, Timor Figbird and Wetar Figbird. Now there is consideration of the Australian Figbird being further divided into the Norther or Yellow Figbird and the Southern or Green Figbird. 27-29.5 cm. Range from c. Proserpine (Q) s. to Cowra on s. coast (NSW).