Eurasian Golden Oriole
Eurasian Golden Oriole (<em>Oriolus oriolus</em>) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (<em>Oriolidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A strikingly yellow-and-black bird with a fluty melodious whistle; a secretive canopy bird of woodlands; migrates between Europe and Africa; females are greenish.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Oriolus; binomial: Oriolus oriolus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 22-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
