How to Identify Oriolidae

Oriolidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Oriolidae Species

How to identify Oriolus traillii (Vigors, 1832)

Oriolus traillii (Vigors, 1832)

Oriolus traillii (Vigors, 1832)

Oriolus traillii, the maroon oriole, is a variably plumaged bird found across So…

How to identify Oriolus flavocinctus (King, 1826)

Oriolus flavocinctus (King, 1826)

Oriolus flavocinctus (King, 1826)

Oriolus flavocinctus, the green oriole, is a common inconspicuous bird found in …

How to identify Oriolus auratus Vieillot, 1817

Oriolus auratus Vieillot, 1817

Oriolus auratus Vieillot, 1817

Oriolus auratus is an African oriole species with distinct black and yellow male…

How to identify Oriolus larvatus Lichtenstein, 1823

Oriolus larvatus Lichtenstein, 1823

Oriolus larvatus Lichtenstein, 1823

Oriolus larvatus, the black-headed oriole, is a distinctively colored African bi…

How to identify Sphecotheres vieilloti Vigors & Horsfield, 1827

Sphecotheres vieilloti Vigors & Horsfield, 1827

Sphecotheres vieilloti Vigors & Horsfield, 1827

The Australasian figbird is a sexually dimorphic, mostly frugivorous oriole nati…

How to identify Oriolus xanthornus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus xanthornus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus xanthornus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus xanthornus, the black-hooded oriole, has distinct black-yellow male plum…

How to identify Oriolus kundoo Sykes, 1832

Oriolus kundoo Sykes, 1832

Oriolus kundoo Sykes, 1832

Oriolus kundoo, the Indian golden oriole, is a bird similar to but distinct from…

How to identify Oriolus sagittatus (Latham, 1802)

Oriolus sagittatus (Latham, 1802)

Oriolus sagittatus (Latham, 1802)

Oriolus sagittatus (olive-backed oriole) is a streaked Australian bird with vari…

How to identify Oriolus chinensis Linnaeus, 1766

Oriolus chinensis Linnaeus, 1766

Oriolus chinensis Linnaeus, 1766

Oriolus chinensis, the black-naped oriole, is a medium-sized passerine bird with…

How to identify Oriolus xanthonotus Horsfield, 1821

Oriolus xanthonotus Horsfield, 1821

Oriolus xanthonotus Horsfield, 1821

Oriolus xanthonotus is a Southeast Asian dark-throated oriole threatened by habi…

How to identify Oriolus brachyrynchus Swainson, 1837

Oriolus brachyrynchus Swainson, 1837

Oriolus brachyrynchus Swainson, 1837

Oriolus brachyrynchus, the western oriole, is an African rainforest bird with di…

How to identify Oriolus oriolus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus oriolus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus oriolus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oriolus oriolus (Eurasian golden oriole) is a migratory shy bird with distinct m…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Oriolidae?

Oriolidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Juveniles look similar to females, but their underpart streaking is typically less distinct. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Oriolidae?

Oriolidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. Adult females are drabber in overall coloration than males, with greenish underparts, but still retain the distinct black hood.

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