Icterus galbula…those orange and black birds.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane. Yes, it’s a bird, an orange and black bird, at that…
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Q) Why do Baltimore Orioles fly south in the winter?
A) Because it’s too far to walk!
Actually they fly – migrate – to the south and begin as early as July. They end up wintering in a region from Florida throughout the Caribbean islands to the northern part of South America. Indeed, that would be a long way to walk.
Continue reading “Icterus galbula, the Baltimore Oriole”The Baltimore oriole is a small songbird, an icterid blackbird, that is found in North America. The male has mostly orange and black plumage, while the female is mostly yellowish. They are found in woodlands and trees near open areas in the eastern United States and parts of Canada. The Baltimore oriole is the state bird of Maryland. They build hanging nests made of plant materials and often place them in elm trees.
The bird is named after the city of Baltimore, Maryland, where it was first discovered. The Baltimore oriole is a small songbird that is found in North America. These birds are known for their beautiful plumage, which is orange and black. It has white spots on its wings, tail and cheeks and a black mask. The males and females look similar, but the males are slightly larger. Baltimore orioles are found in woods and forests, where they build their nests. These birds eat insects and fruits, and they are important pollinators of many plants.
The Baltimore oriole is known for its brightly colored plumage and its cheery, high-pitched song. The bird is also the state bird of Maryland.
The bird is the state bird of Maryland. Although the Baltimore oriole is not endangered, its numbers have been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and other factors. The Baltimore oriole is found in woodlands and gardens across the eastern United States and Canada.