About the Black Oriole
The black oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. One of the least known of the orioles, its distribution range is restricted to Sarawak in Borneo. Along with the black-and-crimson, maroon, and silver orioles, it belongs to a clade of red and black orioles. The binomial name is after Charles Hose who collected the first specimen of the species on Mount Dulit.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus hosii |
| Species Codes | blaori1, BLOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Oriole belong to?
The Black Oriole (Oriolus hosii) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Oriole?
The black oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. One of the least known of the orioles, its distribution range is restricted to Sarawak in Borneo. Along with the black-and-crimson, maroon, and silver orioles, it belongs to a clade of red and black...
Where can I report a Black Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blaori1, or on iNaturalist.
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