About the African Golden Oriole
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) is a species of bird in the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 41 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afgori2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus auratus |
| Species Codes | afgori2, AGOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Golden Oriole belong to?
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Golden Oriole?
The African Golden Oriole is a member of the Old World Orioles family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Golden Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of African Golden Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afgori2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Orioles 41 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
41
Species in Family
536
iNat Observations
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