Timor Oriole
A species of Old world orioles Scientific name : Oriolus melanotis Genus : Old world orioles
Timor Oriole, A species of Old world orioles
Botanical name: Oriolus melanotis
Genus: Old world orioles
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Description
The olive-brown oriole (Oriolus melanotis) or Sunda oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sundas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Timor Oriole primarily feed on fruit, such as Ficus figs, forages alone or in pairs, and occasionally in larger groups at abundant food sources, from midstorey to canopy.
Habitat
The timor Oriole is typically found in diverse wooded environments. It frequents the midstorey and canopy of forests, forest edges, and is also commonly seen in mangrove ecosystems. Habitually, the species dwells in areas of wooded cultivation, adapting well to both primary and secondary deciduous monsoon forests, as well as partially wooded areas that have been disturbed. Moreover, timor Oriole resides in open woodlands and areas with dense vegetation like vine forests and Ficus thickets.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world orioles Genus
Old world orioles Species
Timor Oriole