The Black-and-crimson Oriole is a vividly colored resident bird of montane forests in Southeast Asia. Males display a striking combination of crimson red and black plumage, while females are duller.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane evergreen forests across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for flashes of bright crimson and black. Their melodious, fluty calls are often the first sign of their presence; learning these calls is key.
When to spot
Active throughout the year in its native habitats, though breeding season might offer more opportunities to hear their calls.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane evergreen forests across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for flashes of bright crimson and black. Their melodious, fluty calls are often the first sign of their presence; learning these calls is key.
When to spot
Active throughout the year in its native habitats, though breeding season might offer more opportunities to hear their calls.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like many orioles, this species is primarily arboreal, spending most of its life foraging for insects and fruits high in the forest canopy, rarely descending to the undergrowth.
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