Black-eared Oriole
Oriolus bouroensis
The Black-eared Oriole (Oriolus bouroensis) is a legendary old world oriol found only in Indonesia, weighing about 71 g. The black-eared oriole, or Buru oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.


About the Black-eared Oriole
The black-eared oriole, or Buru oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is native to Buru island.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-eared Oriole look like?
- The black-eared oriole, or Buru oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
- How big is a Black-eared Oriole?
- The Black-eared Oriole is a medium sized bird weighing about 71 g.
- Where can you see a Black-eared Oriole?
- The Black-eared Oriole is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Black-eared Oriole?
- The Black-eared Oriole is most easily confused with the Sao Tome Oriole, the Grey-collared Oriole and the Tanimbar Oriole.
- Is the Black-eared Oriole endangered?
- The Black-eared Oriole is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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