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Black-headed Oriole
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Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)

The black-hooded oriole is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds and is a resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia and to Mexico.
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Habitat
It is a bird of open woodland and cultivation. The nest is built in a tree, and contains two eggs. Its food is insects and fruit, especially figs, found in the tree canopies where they spend much of their time.
Location
Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata
Date taken
06 November 2018
Scientific name
Oriolus xanthornus
Equipment used
Sony DSC RX10 M3
delia todd
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Aren't orioles lovely birds Prabhatjee!!!

You've got a super picture of this guy - very well done.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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