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Green-headed Oriole
Oriolus chlorocephalus
Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus) is a member of the Oriolidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 49 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 chlorocephalus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 49 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Oriolidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Endangered
Data Deficient
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Green-headed Oriole is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Green-headed Oriole is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus) belongs to the Oriolidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 49 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 10.3 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 61,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Green-headed Oriole?
The Green-headed Oriole is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 49 g.
Where does the Green-headed Oriole live?
The Green-headed Oriole is found across Africa with a range covering AF e, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Green-headed Oriole belong to?
The Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus) belongs to the Oriolidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Green-headed Oriole eat?
The Green-headed Oriole is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Green-headed Oriole migrate?
The Green-headed Oriole is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Green-headed 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 Green-headed Oriole's range?
The Green-headed Oriole has a mapped global range of about 61,000 km².
Conservation
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