Dark-throated Oriole
A species of Old world orioles Scientific name : Oriolus xanthonotus Genus : Old world orioles
Dark-throated Oriole, A species of Old world orioles
Botanical name: Oriolus xanthonotus
Genus: Old world orioles
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The dark-throated oriole (Oriolus xanthonotus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Southeast Asia through Borneo and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Dark-throated Oriole primarily eats berries, fruits like jambu and figs, and various insects including fly larvae and moth caterpillars. They forage alone or in pairs from the middle storey to canopy and may join mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The habitat of dark-throated Oriole mainly includes dense evergreen forests, notably mixed dipterocarp forests, as well as areas adjacent to these forests such as forest edges and secondary growths. Dark-throated Oriole can also be seen in various other woodland environments including kerangas (heath forests), peatswamp forests, and within tall tree plantations. They are typically found inhabiting the upper canopy in these regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world orioles Genus
Old world orioles Species
Dark-throated Oriole