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Birdsong field guide

Black-and-crimson Oriole

Oriolus consanguineus

A striking montane songbird of the Indonesian archipelago, characterized by its deep black plumage and vibrant crimson highlights.

What it sounds like

A series of rich, liquid, flute-like whistles, occasionally punctuated by harsher, nasal scolding notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It belongs to a species complex that was formerly grouped with the Maroon Oriole but is now recognized as a distinct species.
Sexual dimorphism is subtle, but males typically exhibit more extensive and saturated crimson patches on the breast and wing coverts than females.
The species possesses a heavy, pale bluish-grey bill that contrasts sharply against its dark facial feathers.
Unlike many lowland orioles, this species is restricted to high-altitude montane and submontane evergreen forests.
It is primarily frugivorous but frequently supplements its diet with large insects gleaned from the canopy.

Habitat

Montane and submontane broadleaf evergreen forests, typically between 700 and 2,500 meters.

Range

Sumatra and Java, Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African Black-headed OrioleOriolus larvatus African Golden OrioleOriolus auratus Black OrioleOriolus hosii Black-hooded OrioleOriolus xanthornus Black-naped OrioleOriolus chinensis Black-tailed OrioleOriolus percivali Black-winged OrioleOriolus nigripennis Brown OrioleOriolus szalayi

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