About the Black-headed Oriole
The black-headed oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Africa and has a very striking appearance with a bright yellow body, contrasting black head and flesh-coloured beak.
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The black-headed oriole has a bright yellow body, contrasting black head and flesh-coloured beak. The voice is a liquid-sounding warble, accompanied by imitations and whistles.
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Where the Black-headed Oriole lives
When to see the Black-headed Oriole
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-naped OrioleOriolus chinensisThe black-naped oriole is medium-sized and overall golden with a strong pinkish bill and a broad black mask and nape.
Olive-backed OrioleOriolus sagittatusNot bright in colour, it is olive-backed with small dark streaks, with a light chest having black streaks.
Indian Golden OrioleOriolus kundooThe Indian golden oriole is very similar to the Eurasian golden oriole but has more yellow in the tail and has a paler shade of red in the iris and bill.
Side by side: Black-headed Oriole vs Black-hooded Oriole · Black-headed Oriole vs Indian Golden Oriole · Black-headed Oriole vs Olive-backed Oriole · Black-headed Oriole vs Black-naped Oriole
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