Black Oriole
A species of Old world orioles Scientific name : Oriolus hosii Genus : Old world orioles
Black Oriole, A species of Old world orioles
Botanical name: Oriolus hosii
Genus: Old world orioles
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Description
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Description
The black oriole (Oriolus hosii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. One of the least known of the orioles, its distribution range is restricted to Sarawak in Borneo. Along with the black-and-crimson, maroon, and silver orioles, it belongs to a clade of red and black orioles. The binomial name is after Charles Hose who collected the first specimen of the species on Mount Dulit. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
21 cm
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world orioles Genus
Old world orioles Species
Black Oriole