The figbirds are a genus (Sphecotheres) in the family of Old World orioles found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and the Lesser Sundas.
Taxonomy and systematics
Formerly, the three species have been considered conspecific, but all major authorities now consider them as separate species. The split is primarily based on differences in measurements, plumage, and biogeography.
Species
Three species are recognized:
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|120px || Green figbird||Sphecotheres viridis|| Indonesian islands of Roti and Timor
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| || Wetar figbird ||Sphecotheres hypoleucus|| Indonesian island of Wetar
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|120px ||Australasian figbird ||Sphecotheres vieilloti|| northern and eastern Australia, southern New Guinea, and the Kai Islands
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Description
They are strongly sexually dimorphic, with males having olive-green upperparts, a black head, and (uniquely for the family) distinct bright red facial skin. Females are drab-coloured, being dull brownish above, and white below with strong dark streaking. They have greyish facial skin, and a greyish-black bill.