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Grey-headed Flying Fox

Pteropus poliocephalus

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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

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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.