# Black-naped Oriole (*Oriolus chinensis*) The Black-naped Oriole is a bright yellow bird with a striking black mask around its eyes. It loves to sing beautiful songs and can often be found in trees, making it a delightful sight in nature. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Black-naped Oriole](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Black-naped_Oriole_eyeing_on_Lannea_coromandelica_fruits_W_IMG_7449.jpg&width=800) Photo: J.M.Garg, CC BY 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black-naped_Oriole_eyeing_on_Lannea_coromandelica_fruits_W_IMG_7449.jpg) ## Appearance The Black-naped Oriole has a striking bright golden-yellow body with contrasting black wings and tail. Its most distinct feature is a bold black stripe, like a mask, extending from the beak, through the eyes, and around the back of its head. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Oriolidae - **Genus:** Oriolus ## Interesting facts - Black-naped Orioles travel thousands of kilometers each year when they migrate for winter! - Despite their bright colors, these birds are masters of camouflage among sunlit leaves! - They build incredibly strong, cup-shaped nests, weaving them like baskets high in tree branches. - They have a special trick: they can hang upside down to grab juicy insects from leaves! ## Special abilities - **Golden Camouflage:** Black-naped Oriole has brilliant yellow plumage that helps them blend perfectly with sun-dappled leaves, making them hard for predators to spot. - **Insect Seeker:** Black-naped Oriole can expertly pick caterpillars and insects from leaves and bark, providing vital protein for their growth and energy. - **Sweet Songster:** Black-naped Oriole can sing a loud, clear, flute-like song that helps them communicate with other orioles and declare their territory. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 23-28 cm - **Wingspan:** 35-45 cm - **Weight:** 0.06-0.09 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-10 years - **Speed:** 45 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-4 - **Incubation:** 14-15 days - **Migration Distance:** 2500 km ## Diet & Feeding These birds love to munch on insects and juicy fruits, enjoying a varied meal! - **Primary Foods:** caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers, berries, figs, nectar - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Chinese Goshawk (*Accipiter soloensis*) — Juveniles and adults can be preyed upon. - **Eaten by:** Spectacled Cobra (*Naja naja*) — Eggs and nestlings are vulnerable to snakes. - **Eats:** Lime Swallowtail (*Papilio demoleus*) — Forages for its caterpillars on host plants. - **Depends on:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — Feeds on the ripe figs for energy. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Black-naped Oriole? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Black-naped Oriole? 23-28 cm ### What is Black-naped Oriole's wingspan? 35-45 cm ### How much does Black-naped Oriole weigh? 0.06-0.09 kg ### How long does Black-naped Oriole live? 5-10 years ### How fast can Black-naped Oriole move? 45 km/h ### What does Black-naped Oriole eat? These birds love to munch on insects and juicy fruits, enjoying a varied meal! ### Where is Black-naped Oriole usually found? Forests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Black-naped Oriole: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-naped-oriole)