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Black-and-crimson Oriole
Oriolus consanguineus
Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus consanguineus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus consanguineus) is a member of the Oriolidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 64 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Oriolidae Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios
- Genus Oriolus
- Species consanguineus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 64 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Oriolidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Data Deficient
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus consanguineus) belongs to the Oriolidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 64 g, with a wing length of about 12.3 cm and a tail of around 8.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 288,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-and-crimson Oriole?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 64 g.
Where does the Black-and-crimson Oriole live?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Black-and-crimson Oriole belong to?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus consanguineus) belongs to the Oriolidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Black-and-crimson Oriole eat?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Black-and-crimson Oriole migrate?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black-and-crimson Oriole endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Black-and-crimson Oriole's range?
The Black-and-crimson Oriole has a mapped global range of about 288,000 km².
Conservation
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