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Black-hooded Oriole

Drongos, Orioles & Cuckooshrikes

Oriolus xanthornus

Basic stats

Diet

Fruit, insects, nectar

Habitat

Open woodland, gardens, cultivated land

Range

South and Southeast Asia

Clutch size

2–3 eggs

Incubation period

About 14–16 days

Size

Medium (20–25cm)

Wingspan

~35–38cm

Weight

~55–70g

A bright yellow oriole with a contrasting black hood and black-and-yellow wings, well known for its rich, fluty whistles delivered from tall trees in open country and gardens.

Feeds mainly on fruit and nectar with some insects, and adapts readily to cultivated and semi-urban landscapes as well as natural woodland edge.

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