# 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. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Eurasian Golden Oriole](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Loriot_d'Europe_by_Michel_Idre.jpg&width=800) Photo: Michel Idre from Plaisance du Touch, France, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loriot_d'Europe_by_Michel_Idre.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Oriolidae - **Genus:** Oriolus ## 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 - **Basket Weaver Skill:** Eurasian Golden Oriole has strong bill and feet that help them weave intricate, hanging basket-like nests high in tree branches. - **Sonic Camouflage Call:** Eurasian Golden Oriole can project its beautiful, flute-like whistle that makes it hard for predators to pinpoint its exact location. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-sparrowhawk) (*Accipiter nisus*) — A swift hunter that preys on adult orioles. - **Eats:** [Eurasian Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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 - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [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. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [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. - [Migratory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/migratory): Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## 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 to identify Eurasian Golden 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 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 ## Where to spot - [Naturpark Fläming/Sachsen-Anhalt](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naturpark-flaming-sachsen-anhalt) — Sachsen-Anhalt, DE · Park - [Pfaueninsel und Schloss Pfaueninsel Berlin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/pfaueninsel-und-schloss-pfaueninsel-berlin) — Berlin, DE · Park - [Ruidera Lakes Natural Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ruidera-lakes-natural-park) — Castilla-La Mancha, ES · Park [View all places to see Eurasian Golden Oriole](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/eurasian-golden-oriole) ## 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: [Eurasian Golden Oriole: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-golden-oriole)