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Grey Headed Flying Fox

Class: Mammalia

Infra Class:Chiroptera

The Grey Headed Flying Fox is a large, grey bat native to Australia and New Guinea. It has a wingspan of up to 1.2 m and a distinctive grey head and black body. It is a powerful flyer and mainly feeds on fruits, nectar and pollen.

Average Weight: 0.7 kg

Average length/height: 30 cm

Food: Herbivore, mainly eats fruits, nectar and pollen.

Habitat: Rainforests, woodlands and urban parks in Australia and New Guinea