Brown Oriole
NameBrown Oriole
Common NameBrown Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus szalayi
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage. The head, neck, and upper breast are paler with distinct dark streaking or scaling, giving a mottled appearance. The back, wings, and tail are uniform dull brown. The bill is reddish-brown and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of calls, including harsh, scolding notes and more melodious, fluty whistles, often described as 'whee-oh' or 'we-too-we-too'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some adjacent islands, found throughout the lowlands and foothills.
Identifying Featuresdull brown plumage, reddish-brown decurved bill, streaked head and throat, dark eyes
Description
A medium-sized, dull-colored oriole with mostly brown plumage. It is characterized by a reddish-brown, slightly decurved bill and a streaked head and throat, often found foraging in the canopy of forests and forest edges.
