Black-tailed Oriole
Black-tailed Oriole
100
2 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Mountain Oriole is a distinctive bird found in the montane forests of East Africa, characterized by its vibrant yellow and black plumage. It is a vocal inhabitant of high-altitude forests.
Where to spot
Found in montane forests across East Africa, including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Males are typically bright yellow with black wings and tail, and often a black mask or hood. Females are duller. Listen for its loud, clear, and melodious fluty calls, characteristic of orioles.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during early mornings and late afternoons, particularly during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Found in montane forests across East Africa, including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Males are typically bright yellow with black wings and tail, and often a black mask or hood. Females are duller. Listen for its loud, clear, and melodious fluty calls, characteristic of orioles.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during early mornings and late afternoons, particularly during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often joins mixed-species foraging flocks in the montane forest, providing an early warning system for the group against predators.
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