About the Black-hooded Oriole
The black-hooded oriole is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds and is a resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus xanthornus |
| Species Codes | blhori1, BHOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-hooded Oriole belong to?
The Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-hooded Oriole?
The black-hooded oriole is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds and is a resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia....
Where can I report a Black-hooded Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-hooded Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhori1, 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
3,913
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