Black-naped Oriole

Black-naped orioles (in Malay, Burung Kunyit Besar) belong to a species complex which  includes the Eurasian oriole and Indian golden oriole. There are many subspecies, some of which may be promoted to full species status after biologists collect samples and do a complete DNA analysis.  

According to Wikipedia, “the usual call is a nasal niee or myaa and the song is a fluty iwee wee wee-leeow. They have a dipping flight.”

Orioles breeding from April to June, building a cup shaped nest in the fork of a tree. Typically, two to three nests are built, to confuse egg predators, but only one is used. Males guard the unused nests. The female lays 2 or 3 eggs and incubates them. Males are active in feeding and guarding.

Inspecting the ripe fruit (figs?)


About to sing


Looking at the camera.



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