Orioles

Birds of North America

Icteridae

Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Orioles

The orioles come in a range of colourful plumages, from the burnt orange of the Orchard Oriole to bright oranges of the Northern Orioles (Baltimore Oriole and Bullock's Oriole) to the yellows of the Scott's Oriole and Audubon's Oriole. The different female orioles range in a mixture of colors from greens, greys and dull oranges. All these birds are a joy to listen to, usually found in the crowns of the treetops, singing their very cheerful songs. Orioles are known for their weaver-style nest, hanging like baskets from the tree branches, swinging in the wind.

There are at least 9 oriole species in North America. Starting with the Baltimore Oriole and the Orchard Oriole of the Eastern Regions and the Bullock's Oriole and the Scott's Oriole of the Western Regions. The Spot-breasted Oriole is found only in Central Florida, with the Southern States and Mexico having the most. There are 4 types of orioles in these locations, starting with the Altamira Oriole, Audubon's Oriole, Hooded Oriole and the Streak-backed Oriole.

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