Orchard Oriole

18 cm (7") Common but local. Southeastern Canada, central and eastern United States. Orchards, suburban shade trees, parks and gardens, scattered trees along waterways.

The smallest oriole.

Male: black head, throat, upper breast, upper back and tail. Lower back and belly are brick red or chestnut.

Female: unstreaked olive-green upperparts. Yellow underparts. Two white wing bars.

Immature Male: unstreaked olive-green back. Well defined black bib. Greenish-yellow lower breast and belly.

Song: rapid medley of flute-like notes, call is a distinctive low "chuck".

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Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Larry Bond

Distribution Maps

Orchard Oriole distribution map