African Golden Oriole
Oriolus auratus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Oriolidae
African Golden Oriole.
A
Oriolus auratus
Category
birds
Family
Oriolidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 66.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african golden oriole in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, canopy foraging 40%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 50%; invertebrates 40%; nectar 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
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.