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FigbirdAlternative names: "Mulberry-bird", "Banana-bird*" |
Sightings
Figbirds are usually found on the eastern side of the dividing range. Living west of the range, we did not spot any for a number of years; the first sighting came in January 2008, 30 km east of Narrabri, in the western foothills of the range.
Spotted in many coastal National Parks during a trip to central Queensland in July 2009.
Figbirds were also spotted by C. Kellenberg on Lord Howe Island in July 2010.
Photos
Male (right) and female (left) Figbirds preening high up on a dead branch (click on image for larger version)
Male Figbird feasting on local fruit at Deepwater National Park, central Queensland (click on image for larger version)
Male Figbird spotted on the western side of the Nandewar Range
Female Figbird close-up (click on image for larger version)