Maroon Oriole
Oriolus traillii
Aves › Passeriformes › Oriolidae › Oriolus
Conservation status: least_concern
This bird eats wild figs, berries, insects, and nectar. It lives alone or in pairs and shares parental duties for its nest.
How To Identify
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by striking, iridescent plumage dominated by deep maroon and brick red tones on its head and breast. It typically exhibits contrasting yellow or olive markings on the wings and tail, giving it a visibly vibrant appearance.
Habitat
It typically inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Himalayan foothills and northeastern Indian subcontinent at elevations between 1,200 and 2,500 meters.
Behaviour
The Maroon Oriole forages deliberately through foliage for insects and also takes fruits, often moving in small groups or pairs through the mid-story of tall trees.
Native Range
The Maroon Oriole is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Nepal.
Did You Know?
The Maroon Oriole is one of the few oriole species with predominantly dark plumage, earning it the distinction of being among the most somber-colored members of its family. Males sport a striking combination of maroon and black that makes them instantly recognizable in their forest canopy habitat.
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