Maroon Oriole
Oriolus traillii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyOriolidae (Old World Orioles)
- GenusOriolus (Old World Orioles)
- SpeciesOriolus traillii (Maroon Oriole)
About the Maroon Oriole
The maroon oriole (Oriolus traillii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Southeast Asia. The maroon oriole was originally described in the genus Pastor. Along with the black, black-and-crimson and silver orioles, it belongs to a clade of red and black orioles.
Four subspecies are recognised: O. t. traillii – (Vigors, 1832) occurs from the Himalayas to southern China, northern Indochina and northern Thailand O. t. ardens – (R. Swinhoe, 1862) occurs in Taiwan O. t. nigellicauda – (Swinhoe, 1870) occurs on Hainan
O. t. robinsoni – Delacour, 1927 occurs in southern Indochina The silver oriole of southern China was originally described by Stresemann as another subspecies of maroon oriole, but is now treated as a separate species; it is very similar, except that the red in the body plumage of the maroon oriole is replaced by silvery white. Genetic evidence has now shown that Stresemann's original assessment was accurate, with silver oriole genetically embedded among the subspecies of maroon oriole; the nominate subspecies of maroon oriole is more closely related to silver oriole, than it is to any of the other maroon oriole subspecies. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Maroon Oriole in Chitwan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 6 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 9 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 10 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 12 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Maroon Oriole in Chitwan National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Maroon Oriole sighting in Chitwan National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Maroon Oriole in Chitwan National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Maroon Oriole in Chitwan National Park in our monthly data.