Green-headed Oriole
NameGreen-headed Oriole
Common NameGreen-headed Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus chlorocephalus
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are olive-green, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow underparts and rump. The back is also olive-green, while the wings are dark grey to black with some yellow edging, and the tail is largely yellow with a dark center. It has a prominent reddish-orange bill and red eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often with a rising or falling inflection, and sometimes harsher chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in isolated montane and lowland evergreen forests across East Africa, including parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Identifying Featuresolive-green head, bright yellow body, reddish-orange bill, red eyes, dark wings with yellow edgings
Description
A striking medium-sized bird with a distinctive olive-green head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy of montane and lowland evergreen forests, often solitary or in pairs.
