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Black-hooded Oriole

Oriolus xanthornus

Least Concern
Envergure
26,7 cm
Poids
60,333333333333336 g
Famille
Oriolidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) is a bird species in the family Oriolidae (old world orioles), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 60.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-hooded Oriole is a medium-sized, brilliantly colored oriole with a jet-black head and throat, vivid golden-yellow body, and black-and-yellow wings. It inhabits open deciduous forest, woodland, parks, and gardens across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. It feeds on insects, caterpillars, nectar, and fruits, foraging actively in the forest canopy and upper midstory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 26,7 cm 10.5 in
Poids 60,333333333333336 g 2.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
Genus Oriolus
Espèces Oriolus xanthornus

Distribution

Black-hooded Oriole has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-hooded Oriole endangered?
The Black-hooded Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-hooded Oriole nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-hooded Oriole?
The Black-hooded Oriole has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 60.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Black-hooded Oriole belong to?
The Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae.

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