About the Wetar Oriole
The Timor oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, where it is found on Timor, Rote and Semau. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus finschi |
| Species Codes | timori3, WEOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wetar Oriole belong to?
The Wetar Oriole (Oriolus finschi) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wetar Oriole?
The Timor oriole is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, where it is found on Timor, Rote and Semau. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Wetar Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Wetar Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code timori3, or on iNaturalist.
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