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Grey-collared Oriole
Oriolus forsteni (Bonaparte, 1850)
109 gWeight
The grey-collared oriole (Oriolus forsteni), or Seram oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: Indonesia
Grey-collared Oriole has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sawai Village RoadIndonesia165 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 grey-collared oriole (Oriolus forsteni), or Seram oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to Seram.
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Questions
How big is the Grey-collared Oriole?
The Grey-collared Oriole weighs around 109 g.
Where does the Grey-collared Oriole live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Seram (east-central Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Grey-collared Oriole?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Grey-collared Oriole endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-collared Oriole as Least Concern.
What does the Grey-collared Oriole eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Grey-collared 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
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 154 mm
- Tail
- 129 mm
- Bill
- 38 mm
- Tarsus
- 28 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Seram (east-central Moluccas)
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
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
Black OrioleOriolus hosii
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