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SPECIES PROFILE
Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
Oriolus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Open woodlands gardens forests
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Oriolidae
GENUS
Oriolus
📋 Description
SIZE
23-25 cm long 60-80 g
COLORATION
Yellow with black hood wings females duller
ADAPTATIONS
Strong bill for fruit eating agile in canopy
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open woodlands gardens forests
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-4 eggs in cup nests incubated 14-16 days
DIET DETAILS
Fruits insects nectar
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Deforestation pesticide use
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Hooded Songsters: Black-hooded Orioles flit with 70-gram bodies eating 20 grams of fruits daily in Kerala's forests. Their black hoods are striking.
2
Melodious Feeders: These orioles cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting in branches. Habitat loss threatens their fruit sources.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
October-March Dry season enhances visibility in forests for spotting orioles
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for black-hooded orioles' fluty calls in treetops
