Tanimbar Oriole

Oriolus decipiens

Old World Orioles · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Tanimbar Oriole (Oriolus decipiens) is a legendary old world oriol found only in Indonesia, weighing about 109 g. The Tanimbar oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats omnivoreforest109 g

About the Tanimbar Oriole

The Tanimbar oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the Tanimbar Islands.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Tanimbar Oriole look like?
The Tanimbar oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
How big is a Tanimbar Oriole?
The Tanimbar Oriole is a medium sized bird weighing about 109 g.
Where can you see a Tanimbar Oriole?
The Tanimbar Oriole is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Tanimbar Oriole?
The Tanimbar Oriole is most easily confused with the Black Oriole, the White-lored Oriole and the Wetar Oriole.
Is the Tanimbar Oriole endangered?
The Tanimbar Oriole is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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