Green-headed Oriole
Oriolus chlorocephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyOriolidae (Old World Orioles)
- GenusOriolus (Old World Orioles)
- SpeciesOriolus chlorocephalus (Green-headed Oriole)
About the Green-headed Oriole
The green-headed oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus), or montane oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in eastern Africa. Three subspecies are recognized: O. c. amani - Benson, 1946: Found in south-eastern Kenya and eastern Tanzania
O. c. chlorocephalus - Shelley, 1896: Found in Malawi and central Mozambique O. c. speculifer - Clancey, 1969: Found in southern Mozambique Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical, dry lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. They feed on fruit, seeds, nectar and insects or insect larvae. Media related to Oriolus chlorocephalus at Wikimedia Commons
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Recent sightings of Green-headed Oriole in Gorongosa 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 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green-headed Oriole in Gorongosa National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Green-headed Oriole sighting in Gorongosa National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-headed Oriole in Gorongosa National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Green-headed Oriole in Gorongosa National Park in our monthly data.