African Golden Oriole

African Golden Oriole

Oriolus auratus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
27,6 cm
Gewicht
67,33333333333333 g
Familie
Oriolidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) is a bird species in the family Oriolidae (altwelt-pirole), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 67.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The African Golden Oriole weighs about 67g and is found in woodland and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa. The male's golden-yellow plumage is unmistakable, and both sexes produce melodious calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 27,6 cm 10.9 in
Gewicht 67,33333333333333 g 2.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 15 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Oriolidae (Altwelt-Pirole)
Genus Oriolus
Arten Oriolus auratus

Distribution

African Golden Oriole has been recorded in 5 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the African Golden Oriole endangered?
The African Golden Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Golden Oriole nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the African Golden Oriole?
The African Golden Oriole has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 67.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the African Golden Oriole belong to?
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae.

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