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;[[:Category:Oriolus|Oriolus]] kundoo | ;[[:Category:Oriolus|Oriolus]] kundoo | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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* Bright yellow with black wings and tail | * Bright yellow with black wings and tail | ||
* Black eyeline extending well behind eye | * Black eyeline extending well behind eye | ||
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Western [[Siberia]] to [[India|Indian]] subcontinent. | Western [[Siberia]] to [[India|Indian]] subcontinent. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | [[Image:Golden Oriole.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female <br />Photo by {{user|AlokTewari|aloktewari}} <br />Keoladeo NP, Bharatpur, [[India]], July 2016]] | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
Formerly regarded conspecific with [[Eurasian Golden Oriole]]. | Formerly regarded conspecific with [[Eurasian Golden Oriole]]. | ||
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''[[Media:Oriolus oriolus (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ''[[Media:Oriolus oriolus (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Oriolus_kundoo}} | {{GSearch|Oriolus_kundoo}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:34, 21 July 2016
- Oriolus kundoo
Identification
24–25 cm (9½-9¾ in)
- Bright yellow with black wings and tail
- Black eyeline extending well behind eye
- Dark grey legs
- Red eye
- Fairly thick pinkish bill
Female and Juvenile are yellowy-green, with paler underparts; wings and tail are darker.
Similar species
Very like Eurasian Golden Oriole but male with black eyeline extending well behind eye, larger yellow carpal patch and large yellow tips to tertials and edges to secondaries. Females have sharper crisp streaks below.
Distribution
Western Siberia to Indian subcontinent.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly regarded conspecific with Eurasian Golden Oriole.
Habitat
Open secondary deciduous and evergreen forest, wooded gardens, orchards and groves.
Behaviour
Usually seen singly or in pairs.
Breeding
The nest is built in a fork in a tree; 3-6 eggs are laid.
Diet
The diet includes insects and fruit.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Oriolus oriolus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Indian Golden Oriole. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Indian_Golden_Oriole
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