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Green Oriole

Oriolus flavocinctus

The Green Oriole, also known as the Australasian Yellow Oriole (Oriolus flavocinctus), is a bird that adorns the tropical regions with its yellow-green plumage, making it a rather elusive sight amidst the verdant foliage.

Identification Tips

This species can be identified by its vibrant yellow-green plumage which provides excellent camouflage in its natural habitat. Observers should listen for its distinctive deep, bubbling musical calls as a clue to its presence.

Habitat

The Green Oriole thrives in a variety of lush environments including rainforests, mangroves, and thickets along watercourses. It is also known to inhabit swamps and well-vegetated gardens.

Distribution

The bird is commonly found across Australia and New Guinea, with its presence spanning various regions from the eastern Lesser Sundas to the northern and north-eastern parts of Australia.

Behaviour

These birds are typically solitary or found in pairs, though they may gather in small flocks during the nonbreeding season. They forage methodically through the middle and upper layers of dense forests.

Breeding

The breeding season coincides with the wet months, from October to March. The Green Oriole constructs a neat, deep cup nest from bark strips and vines, lined with rootlets, and suspended between leafy branches, usually at heights of 5 to 15 meters. They generally lay two eggs per breeding attempt.

Diet and Feeding

Their diet primarily consists of fruit, which they forage for slowly and methodically in the dense forest canopy.

Conservation status

The Green Oriole is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that it is not at immediate risk of population decline.

Similar Species

While the guide does not provide information on similar species, birdwatchers should be aware of other oriole species in the region which may have overlapping characteristics but can be distinguished by variations in plumage, call, and habitat preferences.

Song & calls

The Green Oriole's calls are a key feature for identification, described as deep and musical with a bubbling quality that resonates through its habitat.

Subspecies

There are six recognized subspecies of the Green Oriole, each with a distribution in different geographical areas, from the Lesser Sundas to various parts of New Guinea and Australia. These subspecies exhibit slight variations that may be of interest to the keen birdwatcher.

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