Green-backed Oriole
Green-backed Oriole
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The Green-backed Oriole is a common and widespread bird found across Australia and New Guinea, characterized by its olive-green back and often bright yellow underparts. It is a vocal inhabitant of forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some eastern Indonesian islands. Found in a variety of wooded habitats, including rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, and suburban areas.
How to spot
Look for its olive-green back, yellow underparts, and often a reddish eye. Listen for its distinctive, far-carrying, flute-like whistles and bubbling calls, which are a characteristic sound of its habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident in most areas. Most vocal during the breeding season (spring and summer), but can be heard throughout the year.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some eastern Indonesian islands. Found in a variety of wooded habitats, including rainforests, eucalyptus woodlands, and suburban areas.
How to spot
Look for its olive-green back, yellow underparts, and often a reddish eye. Listen for its distinctive, far-carrying, flute-like whistles and bubbling calls, which are a characteristic sound of its habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident in most areas. Most vocal during the breeding season (spring and summer), but can be heard throughout the year.
This species is also an accomplished mimic, often incorporating the calls of other birds into its varied repertoire, making identification by sound alone a fun challenge.
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