Dusky-brown Oriole
Oriolus phaeochromus
The Dusky-brown Oriole (Oriolus phaeochromus) is a legendary old world oriol found only in Indonesia, weighing about 71 g. The dusky-brown oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.It is endemic to North Maluku.
About the Dusky-brown Oriole
The dusky-brown oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.It is endemic to North Maluku.
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How to identify it
This species typically inhabits the upper canopy of forests, forest edges, mangrove areas, and adjacent cultivated regions, primarily in lowland and foothill elevations. It is usually observed alone or in pairs, although it occasionally joins mixed-species foraging flocks. The Dusky-brown Oriole can be distinguished from similar species, such as the White-streaked Friarbird (Philemon albitorques), by its lack of streaking or pale markings on the head and its consistently even brown coloration.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Dusky-brown Oriole?
- This species typically inhabits the upper canopy of forests, forest edges, mangrove areas, and adjacent cultivated regions, primarily in lowland and foothill elevations. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Dusky-brown Oriole?
- The Dusky-brown Oriole is a medium sized bird weighing about 71 g.
- Where can you see a Dusky-brown Oriole?
- The Dusky-brown Oriole is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Dusky-brown Oriole?
- The Dusky-brown Oriole is most easily confused with the Grey-collared Oriole, the Sao Tome Oriole and the Black-eared Oriole.
- Is the Dusky-brown Oriole endangered?
- The Dusky-brown Oriole is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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