Black-Hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus
Also known as: Asian Black-Headed Oriole
About This Species
A vivid yellow-and-black bird of open woodland, gardens and mangroves across South and Southeast Asia, usually detected by its fluty, liquid whistles before it is seen. It forages actively in the mid and upper canopy for insects and fruit, often in pairs. Listen for its calls year-round, with breeding activity and more frequent calling in the warmer months.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- Observe from a comfortable distance with binoculars rather than approaching nest trees, since flushing a sitting bird can cause nest failure.
- Wildlife protection laws differ across its wide range, so check local regulations, particularly during the breeding season.
- Keeping noise and movement to a minimum near any nest is the safest general approach.
LCAvesPasseriformesOriolidae
Seasonal Activity
357,095 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Oriolidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.