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Black Oriole

Oriolus hosii

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
24,6 cm
Gewicht
64,0 g
Familie
Oriolidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

Über uns

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Gewicht 64,0 g 2.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Black Oriole endangered?
The Black Oriole has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Black Oriole?
The Black Oriole has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 64.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Oriole belong to?
The Black Oriole (Oriolus hosii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae.

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