The Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) or simply golden oriole, is the only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and western Asia and spends the winter season in central and southern Africa.

Golden Oriole is one of the most beautiful birds. The unmistakable adult male Oriole showing bright yellow body feathers with jet black wings and tail, creates a mix of brilliant yellow and black. It has a black stripe in front of its eyes and a large red bill. The female is not as stunning with a yellow-green back and white underside.

Body length: 25 cm. Wingspan: 45 cm. Weight: 80 grams on average.

Habitat: The Orioles prefer broadleaved forests and groves. They especially favor areas with tall trees. They can also be found in agricultural areas, often near rivers or lakes. On migration the Orioles will do with any vegetated habitat with trees.

Conservation status: Least concern (LC)

Behavior: The Orioles spend most of their time is trees where they are hardly visible. Even when they sing their melodious song, they stay hidden.

Breeding: The Orioles build their nests in high tree forks, deep in the canopy, and lay 3_ 6 eggs.

Dangers and threats: The orioles are a favored target of hunters in the Arab world, especially in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia where hunters ; presents sometimes hundreds of Orioles killed in a day.


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