White-lored Oriole
Oriolus albiloris
The White-lored Oriole (Oriolus albiloris) is a legendary old world oriol found only in the Philippines, weighing about 71 g. The white-lored oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
About the White-lored Oriole
The white-lored oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to Luzon island (Philippines). It was formerly conspecific with the Philippine oriole but has since been separated as its own species. It was also formerly theorized that the critically endangered Isabela oriole was this species until it was rediscovered and proven otherwise.
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How to identify it
Ebird describes this as "A medium-sized bird of lowland forest and edge in the lowlands and lower mountains on Luzon. Overall yellow in color, slightly darker on the wings and tail, with a reddish bill and a white mark between the bill and the brown eye. Similar to the Isabela Oriole, but slightly smaller, and distinguished by the red bill and the white spot in front of the eye. Gives a whistled song typical of orioles: a medium-pitched whistled phrase of 2-3 notes, usually repeated.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-lored Oriole?
- Ebird describes this as "A medium-sized bird of lowland forest and edge in the lowlands and lower mountains on Luzon. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-lored Oriole?
- The White-lored Oriole is a medium sized bird weighing about 71 g.
- Where can you see a White-lored Oriole?
- The White-lored Oriole is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-lored Oriole?
- The White-lored Oriole is most easily confused with the Wetar Oriole, the Black Oriole and the Tanimbar Oriole.
- Is the White-lored Oriole endangered?
- The White-lored Oriole is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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