As a passerine bird belonging to the oriole family, the black-hooded oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) breeds throughout tropical southern Asia, extending from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia. It is a forest and agricultural bird. There are two eggs in the tree-built nest. Insects and fruit, particularly figs, which are abundant in tree canopies where they spend a lot of time, are its dietary sources.
Vibrant perch perched gracefully , the oriole watches its surroundings.
The black-hooded oriole coexists with people in both rural and urban areas of India. The male’s distinctive black and yellow coloring makes him a sight to behold. With a solid black hood and black in the center of the wings and tail, the plumage is primarily yellow. The female black-hooded oriole retains its black hood despite having dull, greenish underparts.
Keen observer With its vibrant feathers, the oriole surveys.
Young birds resemble females but lack a fully black hood and have streaked underparts. The Indian golden oriole, a summer visitor to northern India, is distinct with its black head. Orioles are elusive in the canopy’s yellow-green leaves. The black-hooded oriole flies strongly and directly, with slight dips over long distances, like a thrush.
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