Silver Oriole
NameSilver Oriole
Common NameSilver Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus mellianus
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, neck, and upper breast, contrasting sharply with a silvery-grey back and underparts. The wings are black, and the tail is black with distinctive reddish-brown undertail coverts. The bill is pale grey, and there is a pale orbital ring around the dark eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of clear, fluty whistles, often a series of melodious notes, characteristic of many oriole species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern China, primarily found in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan provinces, with some records from northern Vietnam. It is a migratory species, breeding in China and wintering further south.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head and upper breast, Silvery-grey body plumage, Black wings, Reddish-brown undertail coverts, Pale bill and pale eye-ring
Description
The Silver Oriole is a medium-sized passerine known for its striking black and silver-grey plumage. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging in the canopy of broadleaf evergreen forests.
