Green Oriole
NameGreen Oriole
Common NameGreen Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus flavocinctus
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsAdults are mostly olive-green, with darker olive wings featuring yellow feather edgings and spots, particularly on the coverts. The undertail coverts are yellow. It has a distinctive bright red eye and a reddish-orange bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rich, melodious, fluty whistle, often described as 'orry-orry-ole' or 'yoo-hoo', and various chattering or harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern Australia (specifically the Cape York Peninsula and Top End), New Guinea, and some islands in eastern Indonesia.
Identifying Featurespredominantly olive-green plumage, bright red eyes, reddish-orange bill, yellow markings on wings, melodious whistling call
Description
The Green Oriole is a medium-sized, arboreal bird characterized by its predominantly olive-green plumage and striking red eyes. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often solitary or in pairs, feeding on fruits and insects.
