Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Perching
Length: 9 in. (23 cm )
This gaudy species nests in riparian forests and open areas with scattered trees. Its long hanging nest is placed far out on the end of a high branch and woven from plant fibers, grass and hair. It feeds mainly on insects and spiders but in the late summer switches to fruits.
The four-digit banding code is BUOR.
Male |
Female |
Mesquite bosque
Riparian / River forest
Savanna
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Bullock's Oriole
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Bullock's Oriole. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Bullock's Oriole". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Bullock's Oriole". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole
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