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Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

The Orchard Oriole is a bright yellow bird with a black head and wings. They love to sing and can often be found in orchards and gardens, making them a cheerful sight in the trees.

Habitat: Orchards and gardens

Appearance

The Orchard Oriole has a sleek body with a pointed bill. Males are striking with rich chestnut underparts and a black head and back. Females are yellowish-olive with darker wings, offering good camouflage.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyIcteridaeGenusIcterus

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

33

Interesting facts

Baby orioles grow so fast, they leave the nest in only two weeks!

Imagine flying thousands of kilometers every year, just for winter!

Males have two different songs: one for mates, one for territory!

Sometimes, females weave spiderwebs into their nests to make them super strong!

Special abilities

Ability

Basket Weaver

Orchard Oriole can craft intricate, hanging cup-shaped nests because of its weaving skill, providing a safe home for chicks.

Ability

Nectar Sipper

Orchard Oriole has a pointed bill that helps it drink nectar from flowers, giving it energy for singing and flying.

Ability

Bug Zapper

Orchard Oriole can snatch flying insects right out of the air because of its agile flight, keeping garden pests in check.

Measurements & details

Length
15-18 cm
Wingspan
25-30 cm
Weight
0.015-0.028 kg
Lifespan
4-7 years
Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
11-14 days
Migration Distance
3000 km

Diet & Feeding

A fruit and insect lover, this bird enjoys a varied diet!

Age differences: Young are fed mostly protein (insects) for rapid growth.

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Grasshoppers
  • Beetles
  • Berries
  • Nectar
  • Small fruits

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Black-hooded Oriole

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Orchard 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 Orchard Oriole?

15-18 cm

What is Orchard Oriole's wingspan?

25-30 cm

How much does Orchard Oriole weigh?

0.015-0.028 kg

How long does Orchard Oriole live?

4-7 years

How fast can Orchard Oriole move?

60 km/h

What does Orchard Oriole eat?

A fruit and insect lover, this bird enjoys a varied diet!

Where is Orchard Oriole usually found?

Orchards and gardens

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