Seram Oriole
NameSeram Oriole
Common NameSeram Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus forsteni
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsAdults have a generally dull olive-green to brownish-grey plumage, with a slightly darker head and wings. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of clear, fluty whistles, characteristic of orioles, often described as a series of 'weee-oh' or 'whee-oo' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Seram in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresdull, dark plumage, dark bill, endemic to Seram, typical oriole shape
Description
The Seram Oriole is a medium-sized bird endemic to the island of Seram, Indonesia. It is characterized by its relatively dull, dark plumage compared to many other orioles, and it typically forages in the canopy of montane forests.
