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Eurasian Golden Oriole

Oriolus oriolus

The Eurasian Golden Oriole is a bright yellow bird with a lovely singing voice. It loves to eat fruits and insects and can often be found in trees during the summer.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Eurasian Golden Oriole male is strikingly golden yellow with contrasting black wings and a distinctive black eye-stripe. Females are duller, exhibiting a more greenish-yellow plumage with dusky wings, making them harder to spot.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyOriolidaeGenusOriolus
Eurasian Golden Oriole
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Eurasian Golden Oriole

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Did you know a group of these flashy birds is called a "glory"?

Males often arrive days before females at their summer homes to sing and claim the best spots!

Their scientific name, *Oriolus oriolus*, is a special kind of word called a palindrome!

These birds are incredibly shy, often heard singing their beautiful song before they are ever seen!

Special abilities

Ability

Basket Weaver Skill

Eurasian Golden Oriole has strong bill and feet that help them weave intricate, hanging basket-like nests high in tree branches.

Ability

Sonic Camouflage Call

Eurasian Golden Oriole can project its beautiful, flute-like whistle that makes it hard for predators to pinpoint its exact location.

Ability

Caterpillar Crusader

Eurasian Golden Oriole can safely eat furry caterpillars, which many birds avoid, helping control garden pests.

Measurements & details

Length
24-25 cm
Wingspan
44-47 cm
Weight
0.065-0.079 kg
Lifespan
8-10 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
13-15 days
Migration Distance
6000 km

Diet & Feeding

They enjoy a menu of juicy insects and sweet fruits, especially during their long migrations!

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Beetles
  • Grasshoppers
  • Cherries
  • Berries
  • Figs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

A swift hunter that preys on adult orioles.

eats

Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandarius

May raid orioles' nests for eggs or chicks.

hunts

Gypsy Moth

Lymantria dispar

Oriole eats its caterpillars, helping control pest populations.

depends on

Wild Cherry

Prunus avium

Feeds on its sweet fruits during late summer.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eurasian Golden Oriole?

24-25 cm

What is Eurasian Golden Oriole's wingspan?

44-47 cm

How much does Eurasian Golden Oriole weigh?

0.065-0.079 kg

How long does Eurasian Golden Oriole live?

8-10 years

How fast can Eurasian Golden Oriole move?

60 km/h

What does Eurasian Golden Oriole eat?

They enjoy a menu of juicy insects and sweet fruits, especially during their long migrations!

Where is Eurasian Golden Oriole usually found?

Forests

How does Eurasian Golden Oriole hunt?

Foraging

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