Timor Oriole

Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios 👁 222 views Updated 2026-11-01

Timor Oriole (<em>Oriolus melanotis</em>) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (<em>Oriolidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Timor Oriole (Oriolus melanotis) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Oriolus; binomial: Oriolus melanotis; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Oriolus melanotis from Olive-brown Oriole to Timor Oriole with split of O. finschi (Eaton et al. 2016; HBW/BirdLife).

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