Birds of the Central Coast of NSW
Common Name: Figbird
Scientific Name: Shecotheres viridis
This is a male Figbird diving to avoid being photographed The Entrance, Oct 2012.
This is a juvenile male Figbird still showing fledgling camouflage feathers similar to the female. The bare red eye must be visible at fledgling stage as others at this stage of development have been seen begging for food. Lakes Beach Surf Club, Dec 2012
Figbird females have a blueish skin around their eyes. Budgewoi, Dec 2012
The male Figbird shallowing a fig whole.
Male Figbird, Saratoga, NSW Sept 2013
Female Figbird Saratoga NSW Sept 2013
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