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Black Oriole
Oriolus hosii Sharpe, 1892
64 gWeight
The black oriole (Oriolus hosii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Malaysia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Malaysia
Black Oriole has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Paya MagaMalaysia211 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 oriole (Oriolus hosii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. One of the least known of the orioles, its distribution range is restricted to Sarawak in Borneo.
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Questions
How big is the Black Oriole?
The Black Oriole weighs around 64 g.
Where does the Black Oriole live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane eastern Sarawak (north-central Borneo). It is most often recorded in Malaysia.
When is the best time to see the Black Oriole?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Black Oriole endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Black Oriole as Least Concern.
What does the Black Oriole eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Black Oriole in?
It belongs to the family Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 64 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 123 mm
- Tail
- 84 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane eastern Sarawak (north-central Borneo)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios Oriolidae
- Genus
- Oriolus
Other birds in the genus Oriolus
Isabela OrioleOriolus isabellae
Grey-collared OrioleOriolus forsteni
Black-eared OrioleOriolus bouroensis
Dusky-brown OrioleOriolus phaeochromus
Olive-backed OrioleOriolus sagittatus
Timor OrioleOriolus melanotis
Wetar OrioleOriolus finschi
Tanimbar OrioleOriolus decipiens
Brown OrioleOriolus szalayi
Green OrioleOriolus flavocinctus
Javan OrioleOriolus cruentus
Black-and-crimson OrioleOriolus consanguineus
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