Wetar Oriole
Wetar Oriole (<em>Oriolus finschi</em>) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (<em>Oriolidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Wetar Oriole (Oriolus finschi) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Oriolus; binomial: Oriolus finschi; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1904.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Wetar Oriole Oriolus finschi is split from O. melanotis based on strong genetic divergence (6.3%) and substantial vocal and plumage differences (Eaton et al. 2016; Jønsson et al. 2019; HBW/BirdLife).
