Note: You’ll find this oriole in the West.

Cool Facts

Bullock's Orioles commonly feed by "gaping": a method of eating where the closed bill is thrust into a fruit, then pried open against the resistance of the pulp giving their tongue access to the juice inside.

Before eating honeybees the Bullock's Oriole will extract and drop the stinger and then swallow the bee.

Sound

Song is a series of rich whistled notes interspersed with rattles.

To listen to the songs of this species click here.

Habitat

The Bullock's Oriole is especially fond of tall trees along rivers and streams. Parklands, open woodlands, or woodlots with tall trees.

Food

Caterpillars, fruits, insects, spiders, and nectar.

Did you know?

Both sexes of Bullock's Oriole sing, but the males and females sing different songs. The song of the female is similar to that of the male, but it ends differently and with harsher notes. Early in nesting period, and before and during nest-building, the female may sing more than the male.

Female by Tom Grey

Juveniles resemble the adult females but they are generally brighter yellow below, and usually lack black feathers.

To learn more about Bullock's Orioles visit All About Birds.