- Oriolus oriolus
Identification
24cm
- Dark grey legs
- Red eye
- Fairly thick pinkish bill
Male
Bright yellow with black wings and tail.
Female and Juvenile are yellowy-green, with paler underparts; wings and tail are darker.
Similar Species
The female and juvenile can be confused with Green Woodpecker with poor flight views. However the woodpecker's flight is markedly undulating.
Distribution
Western Palearctic to eastern Siberia; winters to Africa and north-western India.
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Split from Indian Golden Oriole.
Habitat
Always near or in trees, particularly holm oak. Well-timbered parks, gardens and orchards and trees beside lakes and rivers.
Behaviour
Breeding
The nest is built in a fork in a tree; 3-6 eggs are laid.
Diet
The diet includes insects and fruit.
Vocalisation
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References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Birdwatchers Pocket Guide ISBN 1-85732-804-3
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Eurasian Golden Oriole. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Eurasian_Golden_Oriole
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