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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

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Birdsong field guide

African Golden Oriole

Oriolus auratus

A striking, bright yellow passerine of sub-Saharan Africa, known for its secretive canopy behavior and liquid, fluting song.

What it sounds like

A clear, liquid, melodic whistle, 'fee-oo-fee-oo', accompanied by a harsh, nasal 'skwar' alarm note.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Azens · SenegalCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Distinguished from the similar Eurasian Golden Oriole by yellow (rather than black) outer tail feathers and a bolder yellow wing patch.
Performs intra-African migration, moving seasonally between hemispheres to follow optimal rainfall and fruit availability.
Constructs a sophisticated, hammock-like nest suspended from a high, thin tree fork to deter predators.
The species is highly territorial during the breeding season, often engaging in aerial chases to drive off intruders.
While primarily insectivorous, it is a significant consumer of figs and various wild berries within its woodland range.

Habitat

Broad-leaved savannas, riverine forests, and well-wooded parks or gardens.

Range

Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the most arid regions and the dense central rainforests.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African Black-headed OrioleOriolus larvatus Black OrioleOriolus hosii Black-and-crimson OrioleOriolus consanguineus Black-hooded OrioleOriolus xanthornus Black-naped OrioleOriolus chinensis Black-tailed OrioleOriolus percivali Black-winged OrioleOriolus nigripennis Brown OrioleOriolus szalayi

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