Black-headed Oriole
Oriolus larvatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Oriolidae
Black-headed Oriole.
B
Oriolus larvatus
Category
birds
Family
Oriolidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 66.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-headed oriole in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: canopy foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 30%, understorey foraging 20%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; fruit 40%; seeds 10%; nectar 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.