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Oriole

oriole

(Science: ornithology) Any one of various species of old world singing birds of the family Oriolidae. They are usually conspicuously coloured with yellow and black. The European or golden oriole (Oriolus galbula, or O. Oriolus) has a very musical flutelike note.

In America, any one of several species of the genus icterus, belonging to the family Icteridae. See baltimore oriole, and orchard oriole, under Orchard. Crested oriole.

(Science: zoology) See Cassican.

Origin: OF. Oriol, oriouz, orieus, F. Loriot (for l'oriol), fr. L. Aureolus golden, dim. Of aureus golden, fr. Aurum gold. Cf. Aureole, Oriel, Loriot.


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Help for identification of bird

... some "bird-watching" today, looking out for streaks oy yellow; i did find about 3 birds that match the description of the black naped oriole due to their distinctive black band around their head. 2 of them must be the parents of the bird. Thanks for helping. Oh, yes, for those who ...

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by Navin
Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:06 am
 
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Help for identification of bird

Navin the bird is a Black Naped Oriole found commonly in Singapore here are a few points you might verify with the bird to find I am right The Call is described as a fluty four-note whistle what-the-devil! or too-did-yoo or ta-KEE-you; a ...

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by David George
Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:00 am
 
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Help for identification of bird

... and fed it with a sringe. I looked all over the internet trying to identify it but failed to do so. All i know that it most probably is a type of oriole. However, exactly what type I'm not sure. I would really appreciate it if you could help identify it for me. Here are some pictures:

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by Navin
Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:45 am
 
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