




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
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.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Eurasian Golden Oriole has strong bill and feet that help them weave intricate, hanging basket-like nests high in tree branches.
Eurasian Golden Oriole can project its beautiful, flute-like whistle that makes it hard for predators to pinpoint its exact location.
Eurasian Golden Oriole can safely eat furry caterpillars, which many birds avoid, helping control garden pests.
They enjoy a menu of juicy insects and sweet fruits, especially during their long migrations!

Accipiter nisus
A swift hunter that preys on adult orioles.

Garrulus glandarius
May raid orioles' nests for eggs or chicks.
Lymantria dispar
Oriole eats its caterpillars, helping control pest populations.
Prunus avium
Feeds on its sweet fruits during late summer.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.
24-25 cm
44-47 cm
0.065-0.079 kg
8-10 years
60 km/h
They enjoy a menu of juicy insects and sweet fruits, especially during their long migrations!
Forests
Foraging
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