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Ethiopian Oriole
Oriolus monacha (Gmelin, JF, 1789)
68 gWeight
The Ethiopian oriole (Oriolus monacha) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
Busiest months: February and November–December · Most records: Ethiopia, Eritrea
Where and when it's recorded
Ethiopian Oriole has been recorded at 20 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Wondo GenetEthiopia218 records
- Debre Libanos MonasteryEthiopia97 records
- Bishangari LodgeEthiopia81 records
More places
- Hara Langano LodgeEthiopia49 records
- Lake Awassa – United Africa Shebelle Hotel areaEthiopia25 records
- Debre Libanos – Lodge and Portuguese BridgeEthiopia16 records
- Yabello areaEthiopia13 records
- Lake AwassaEthiopia6 records
- Bale Mts – Dinsho Park HQEthiopia5 records
- Abidjatta-Shalla NPEthiopia5 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 Ethiopian oriole (Oriolus monacha) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
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Questions
How big is the Ethiopian Oriole?
The Ethiopian Oriole weighs around 68 g.
Where does the Ethiopian Oriole live?
Its breeding range: Africa: montane Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
When is the best time to see the Ethiopian Oriole?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Ethiopian Oriole endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ethiopian Oriole as Least Concern.
What does the Ethiopian Oriole eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Ethiopian Oriole in?
It belongs to the family Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 68 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 135 mm
- Tail
- 88 mm
- Bill
- 25 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: montane Eritrea and Ethiopia
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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