Oriolus consanguineus
The Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus consanguineus) is a strikingly beautiful passerine bird, renowned for its vivid plumage and melodious calls. Males are unmistakable, sporting a glossy black head, neck, back, wings, and tail, sharply contrasting with a brilliant crimson-red rump and underparts. Their bright red iris and pinkish-red bill complete the striking aesthetic. Females are typically duller, exhibiting olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, often with fine dark streaking,...
Found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as lower montane forests, typically at elevations ranging from 600 to 2000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers, supplemented significantly by a variety of fruits and berries.
Black-and-crimson Orioles are primarily diurnal, foraging actively during daylight hours and roosting communally or solitarily in dense foliage at night. They are often seen alone or in pairs, sometimes joining mixed-species foraging flocks outside the breeding season, moving agilely through the ...
The Black-and-crimson Oriole has a restricted yet stable distribution across parts of Southeast Asia, primarily inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its range extends through southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia, and across the islands of Sumatra and Borneo (including parts o...
Least Concern
- The male's vivid crimson and glossy black plumage is one of the most striking color combinations among Southeast Asian birds. - Despite their bright coloration, Black-and-crimson Orioles can be surprisingly inconspicuous, often remaining hidden high in the forest canopy. - They are considered p...