Halmahera Oriole
NameHalmahera Oriole
Common NameHalmahera Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus phaeochromus
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits entirely dull brownish-black plumage across its body, lacking the bright yellow or red typically seen in many other oriole species. It has a dark bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of clear, fluty whistles, often described as melancholic, and it can also produce harsher, chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Halmahera island group in Indonesia, including the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Kasiruta, Obi, and Morotai.
Identifying Featuresentirely dark brownish-black plumage, dark bill, fluty whistling calls, endemic to Halmahera group
Description
The Halmahera Oriole is a medium-sized songbird endemic to the Halmahera island group, characterized by its uniformly dark plumage. It typically inhabits the canopy of tropical forests, where it forages for a mixed diet of insects and fruits.
