Black-winged Oriole
NameBlack-winged Oriole
Common NameBlack-winged Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus nigripennis
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright golden-yellow body, a glossy black head and neck, and black wings with a prominent yellow patch on the primaries. The tail is black with yellow outer rectrices. The bill is reddish-pink. Females are similar but often duller, sometimes with some streaking on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its clear, fluty, whistling calls, often described as 'weee-oh' or 'pee-lo'. It also produces harsh chattering alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying Featuresbright golden-yellow body, glossy black head and neck, black wings with yellow patch, reddish-pink bill, fluty whistling call
Description
This striking bird features a bright yellow body contrasting with a glossy black head and wings. It is typically found in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for insects and fruits. Its vibrant plumage makes it a conspicuous, though often shy, inhabitant of its arboreal habitat.
