About the Western Black-headed Oriole
The western oriole, or western black-headed oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae that is native to Africa. The adult upperparts are yellow-olive, and the underparts are yellow in colour. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus brachyrynchus |
| Species Codes | wbhori1, WEOR, WBHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Black-headed Oriole belong to?
The Western Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus brachyrynchus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Black-headed Oriole?
The western oriole, or western black-headed oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae that is native to Africa. The adult upperparts are yellow-olive, and the underparts are yellow in colour. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature R...
Where can I report a Western Black-headed Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Black-headed Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbhori1, or on iNaturalist.
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