Grey-headed Flying Fox

Grey-headed Flying Fox

Pteropus poliocephalus

Vulnerable
Eastern AustraliaSouthern Australia

Gallery

Grey-headed Flying Fox photo 2
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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
23 - 25 cm
Weight
600 - 1000 g
Diet
Frugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen

Habitat

ForestsWoodlandsCoastal areasUrban areas

Behavior

  • Nocturnal mammal, spending most of its time flying and foraging at night
  • Frugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen
  • Known for its large colonies and complex social behavior