Black Oriole vs Northern Variable Pitohui

Oriolus hosii compared with Pitohui kirhocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black Oriole Northern Variable Pitohui
Scientific Name Oriolus hosii Pitohui kirhocephalus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Oriolidae Oriolidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 24.6 cm (9.7 in) 22.8 cm (9.0 in)
Weight 64.0 g (2.26 oz) 83.75 g (2.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black Oriole only

None

Northern Variable Pitohui only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Black Oriole

Least Concern

Northern Variable Pitohui

About These Birds

Black Oriole

The Black Oriole is a near-threatened, medium-sized oriole with entirely black plumage and a pale yellow bill, unusual among the typically colorful oriole family. It is endemic to the mountains of Borneo, inhabiting the forest interior and edges at elevations from 900 to 2,600 meters. It feeds on insects, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy and midstory.

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