Isabela Oriole
NameIsabela Oriole
Common NameIsabela Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus isabellae
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely olive-yellow to yellowish-green, with slightly paler underparts. It lacks the prominent black markings found on many other oriole species.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often with a rising inflection, as well as occasional harsh chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines, found in a few fragmented lowland primary and secondary forest patches.
Identifying FeaturesUniform olive-yellow plumage, Lack of black markings, Shy and arboreal behavior, Fluty whistle calls, Restricted range to Luzon, Philippines
Description
The Isabela Oriole is a medium-sized, elusive bird characterized by its uniform olive-yellow plumage. It typically forages high in the canopy of lowland forests, often remaining hidden among the leaves.
