Introducing the Indian Golden Oriole, A Dazzlingly Yellow Bird With A Beautiful Black Accent Which Looks Like Eyeliner
The Indian golden oriole, scientifically known as Oriolus kundoo, is a bright yellow bird that stands out at a glance. It shares some traits with the Eurasian golden oriole, but its tail shows even more yellow.
The male has vivid yellow plumage, black wings, and a black tail, while the female looks greener above with darker streaks below. Both birds have red irises and a sharp black stripe across and behind the eyes, which gives the species its eyeliner-like look.
Found across Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, this bird lives in woodlands, orchards, parks, mangroves, and forest edges. Read on for a closer look at this dazzling species.
The eggs of the Indian golden oriole are laid between early May and late June. Birds in the south lay earlier than those in the north.
The females are primarily responsible for building the nest, while the males collect the raw materials for it.
They bring cobwebs, leaves, bark, stems, and other materials. The female will then construct a cup-shaped nest where she can lay her eggs.
The nest hangs like a hammock under the fork. The body of the nest is made of various materials.
Bark fibers or grass hold the nest together (about 20 to 40 cm in length). Other nests are secured with saliva.
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The female Indian golden oriole lays about three to four eggs.
The incubation period lasts around 16 to 17 days and is shared by both the male and female birds.
The young are fledged after 16 to 17 days.
Scientists have yet to determine the lifespan of the species. For reference, the Eurasian kind lives around eight to 12 years.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature classifies the Indian golden oriole as least concern.
These birds are not rare. In addition to having a stable population, they can be regularly observed in their natural habitat.
Hear the Indian golden oriole sing by watching this video.
The bright yellow color of the Indian golden oriole makes the species adorable.
The bright yellow color of the Indian golden oriole makes the species adorable.
However, despite their cuteness, experts advise against keeping them as pets. Remember that they are partial migrant birds.
There is no specified reason why they shouldn't be caged, but it is possible that they do not thrive in captivity.
While they may neither be rare nor endangered, it is best to let these birds fly freely and appreciate the beauty they contribute to nature.
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