Philippine Oriole (Oriolus steerii)
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Philippine Oriole

Oriolus steerii Sharpe, 1877

46 gWeight

The Philippine oriole (Oriolus steerii) or grey-throated oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Philippine Oriole has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines190 records
  2. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines157 records
  3. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines133 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines109 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines108 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines73 records
  4. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines57 records
  5. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines29 records
  6. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines24 records
  7. Lake HolonPhilippines14 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 Philippine oriole (Oriolus steerii) or grey-throated oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Oriole?

The Philippine Oriole weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Philippine Oriole live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Visayas, Mindanao group, and Sulu Archipelago (central, southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Oriole?

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

Is the Philippine Oriole endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Oriole as Least Concern.

What does the Philippine Oriole eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Philippine Oriole in?

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

At a glance

Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
116 mm
Tail
77 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Visayas, Mindanao group, and Sulu Archipelago (central, southern Philippines)

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
Philippine Oriole

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