Oriole

/ˈɔːɹɪˌə‍ʊl/

/ˈɔɹiˌoʊɫ/

[noun]

Oriole

[NOUN]

a small North American blackbird with black and orange plumage and a pointed bill

synonyms : American oriole

New World oriole

What is an "oriole"?

Oriole is a vibrant and melodious songbird known for its striking plumage and beautiful song. These medium-sized birds feature slender bodies, pointed bills, and long, downward-curving tails. Males often showcase bright orange or yellow feathers, while females have a more subdued coloring. Orioles are skilled acrobats, gracefully maneuvering through tree canopies as they search for insects, nectar, and fruits. Their flute-like songs can be heard echoing through woodlands and gardens during the breeding season. Orioles are renowned nest builders, intricately weaving their hanging nests from plant fibers and suspending them from tree branches. These captivating birds bring a touch of elegance and enchantment to their habitats with their vibrant appearance and delightful melodies.

mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black

synonyms : Old World oriole

Examples

1. We have also a large collection of nests, and here's an example of an Oriole nest suspended from a fork like a little hammock.

2. There's oriole orange chard, there's ruby red chard, there's rainbow chard.

3. So it could be another oriole or cacique, or even could be a stick nest of some funarid.

4. Then this colorful bird here is to a North American birdwatcher, it's an oriole, but this particular one is called troupial And in Venezuela where it's a national bird, they call it Turpial Venezolano or (foreign language) because it's found in region of Guajira, among others It's also found in the adjacent Colombia and it's one of the largest species of orioles.

Nearby words

ornithogalum pyrenaicum

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