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Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

The Baltimore Oriole is a beautiful bird with bright orange and black feathers. They love to eat fruits and nectar from flowers.

Habitat: Woodlands and gardens

Appearance

The Baltimore Oriole has striking bright orange plumage on its belly, shoulders, and tail, contrasting sharply with its black head, back, and wings. Males also feature a black bib and distinct white wing bars, making them easily identifiable among deciduous trees.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyIcteridaeGenusIcterus

Baltimore Oriole

Interesting facts

Males sing a clear, flute-like song to attract mates and mark their territory.

Orioles can hang upside down like acrobats to snatch insects from leaves.

Their woven nests are so strong they can last through winter storms!

They were named for the bright orange and black colors of a Lord Baltimore's coat!

Special abilities

Baltimore Orioles can weave intricate, hanging pouch-like nests that help protect their eggs and young from predators.

Baltimore Orioles can eat hairy caterpillars, which many birds avoid, helping them find food others leave behind.

Baltimore Orioles can sip nectar from flowers and feeders using their pointed bills, giving them quick energy.

Measurements & details

Length: 17-22 cm
Wingspan: 23-30 cm
Weight: 0.03-0.04 kg
Lifespan: 4-12 years
Top Speed: 40 km/h
Clutch Size: 3-7
Incubation: 11-14 days
Migration Distance: 4000 km

Diet & Feeding

Baltimore Orioles enjoy a tasty mix of insects, fruit, and flower nectar throughout the year.

Primary Foods

caterpillars
beetles
spiders
berries
oranges
nectar

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma americanum

eats larvae

eats

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

eats ripe fruit

shelters

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

nests in branches

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

preys on young

Traits

Wildlife

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Feathered

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Omnivorous

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Singing

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Colorful

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Forest

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Migratory

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