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About Grey-headed Flying Fox
Nocturnal mammal, spending most of its time flying and foraging at nightFrugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollenKnown for its large colonies and complex social behavior
Size
23 - 25 cm
Weight
600 - 1000 g
Lifespan
up to 15-20 years
Diet
Frugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen
Conservation Status
Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
declining
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Climate change
- Human persecution
Additional Notes
The Grey-headed Flying Fox is a widespread but declining species, due to habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, and human persecution.
Distribution
Eastern Australia
Australia • Australia
Southern Australia
Australia • Australia
The Grey-headed Flying Fox is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and coastal areas, in eastern and southern Australia.