Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus larvatus)
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Black-headed Oriole

Oriolus larvatus Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823

66 gWeight

The black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

Black-headed Oriole has been recorded at 340 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Lake Nakuru NPKenya673 records
  2. Kruger NP – Skukuza CampSouth Africa521 records
  3. Arabuko-Sokoke Forest NRKenya479 records
More places
  1. Kruger NP – Berg-en-Dal CampSouth Africa372 records
  2. Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa347 records
  3. Tarangire NPTanzania246 records
  4. Lake NaivashaKenya228 records
  5. Mkhuze GRSouth Africa222 records
  6. Arusha NPTanzania219 records
  7. Lake BaringoKenya207 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaKenyaTanzaniaZimbabweZambiaMozambiqueUgandaBotswana

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Africa and has a very striking appearance with a bright yellow body, contrasting black head and flesh-coloured beak.

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Questions

How big is the Black-headed Oriole?

The Black-headed Oriole weighs around 66 g.

Where does the Black-headed Oriole live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.

When is the best time to see the Black-headed Oriole?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-headed Oriole endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-headed Oriole as Least Concern.

What does the Black-headed Oriole eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Black-headed Oriole in?

It belongs to the family Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
66 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
134 mm
Tail
84 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: eastern, southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Oriolus

Other birds in the genus Oriolus

Isabela OrioleIsabela OrioleOriolus isabellaeGrey-collared OrioleGrey-collared OrioleOriolus forsteniBlack-eared OrioleBlack-eared OrioleOriolus bouroensisDusky-brown OrioleDusky-brown OrioleOriolus phaeochromusOlive-backed OrioleOlive-backed OrioleOriolus sagittatusTimor OrioleTimor OrioleOriolus melanotisWetar OrioleWetar OrioleOriolus finschiTanimbar OrioleTanimbar OrioleOriolus decipiensBrown OrioleBrown OrioleOriolus szalayiGreen OrioleGreen OrioleOriolus flavocinctusJavan OrioleJavan OrioleOriolus cruentusBlack-and-crimson OrioleBlack-and-crimson OrioleOriolus consanguineus
Black-headed Oriole

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