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Oriole Finch
Linurgus olivaceus
Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 20.3 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 Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Linurgus
- Species olivaceus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 20.3 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Oriole Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Oriole Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF wc, c, e.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 20.3 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 4.8 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 220,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Oriole Finch?
The Oriole Finch is a small bird that weighs around 20.3 g.
Where does the Oriole Finch live?
The Oriole Finch is found across Africa with a range covering AF wc, c, e, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Oriole Finch belong to?
The Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Oriole Finch eat?
The Oriole Finch is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Oriole Finch migrate?
The Oriole Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Oriole Finch 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 Oriole Finch's range?
The Oriole Finch has a mapped global range of about 220,000 km².
Conservation
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