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Black Oriole

Oriolus hosii

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
24,6 cm
Ağırlık
64,0 g
Familya
Oriolidae
Takım
Passeriformes

The Black Oriole (Oriolus hosii) is a bird species in the family Oriolidae (old world orioles), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.6 cm and a weight of 64 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Ağırlık 64,0 g 2.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Familya Oriolidae (Old World Orioles)
Genus Oriolus
Türler Oriolus hosii

Distribution

Black Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut 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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