Dusky-brown Oriole (Oriolus phaeochromus)
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Dusky-brown Oriole

Oriolus phaeochromus Gray, GR, 1861

109 gWeight

The dusky-brown oriole (Oriolus phaeochromus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.It is endemic to North Maluku.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Dusky-brown Oriole has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Buli-Subaim Road – mountain passIndonesia123 records
  2. Foli – old logging trackIndonesia71 records
  3. TN Aketajawe-Lolobata – Pak Roji'sIndonesia59 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 dusky-brown oriole (Oriolus phaeochromus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.It is endemic to North Maluku.

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Questions

How big is the Dusky-brown Oriole?

The Dusky-brown Oriole weighs around 109 g.

Where does the Dusky-brown Oriole live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Halmahera (northern Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Dusky-brown Oriole?

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

Is the Dusky-brown Oriole endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky-brown Oriole as Least Concern.

What does the Dusky-brown Oriole eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Dusky-brown Oriole in?

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

At a glance

Weight
109 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
133 mm
Tail
92 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Halmahera (northern Moluccas)

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 bouroensisOlive-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 consanguineusBlack OrioleBlack OrioleOriolus hosii
Dusky-brown Oriole

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