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Orchard Oriole
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| Length: |
6-7.75 inches |
Song: |
chu huh huh huh |
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Wingspan: |
9.25-10.25 inches |
Behavior: |
They pair up in groups during
breeding. |
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Weight: |
0.7 ounces |
Breeding: |
monogamous |
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Habitat: |
open forest, more space between
the
trees, tundra forest, semi-open |
Population: |
common in open woodland,
farmlands, scrub/mesquite, shade trees and orchards |
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Migration: |
migratory |
Feeders: |
fruit, insects, flowers, nectar |
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Appearance: |
male - black hood, back, and
wings;
female - yellow underparts, olive upper, 2 white wing bars |
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Interesting Facts: |
vocal and often conspicuous,
approachable |
Compiled by
Daniel & Kara, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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