Wetar Oriole
NameWetar Oriole
Common NameWetar Oriole
Scientific NameOriolus finschi
FamilyOriolidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults have dull olive-brown to grey-brown upperparts and paler, yellowish-white underparts, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. The most striking feature is the bright red iris. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of clear, fluty whistles, typical of many oriole species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Wetar, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDull, drab plumage for an oriole, Bright red eye, Dark bill, Endemic to Wetar Island
Description
The Wetar Oriole is a medium-sized, rather drab oriole with dull olive-brown plumage and a distinctive bright red eye. It is endemic to the island of Wetar, where it forages in various forest types.
