Green Oriole
Oriolus flavocinctus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyOriolidae (Old World Orioles)
- GenusOriolus (Old World Orioles)
- SpeciesOriolus flavocinctus (Green Oriole)
About the Green Oriole
The green oriole or Australasian yellow oriole (Oriolus flavocinctus) is an inconspicuous inhabitant of lush tropical vegetation throughout Australia and New Guinea. Alternate names for the green oriole include the Australian yellow oriole, yellow oriole and yellow-bellied oriole.
Six subspecies are recognised: O. f. migrator - Hartert, 1904: Found in eastern Lesser Sundas O. f. muelleri - (Bonaparte, 1850): Originally described as a separate species. Found in south-central New Guinea O. f. flavocinctus - (King, P.P., 1826): Found in northern Australia
O. f. tiwi - Schodde & Mason, IJ, 1999: Found on Bathurst and Melville Islands (off northern Australia) O. f. flavotinctus - Schodde & Mason, IJ, 1999: Found on Cape York Peninsula (north-eastern Australia) O. f. kingi - Mathews, 1912: Found in north-eastern Queensland (north-eastern Australia)
They are often difficult to locate, as their yellow-green plumage blends with the foliage and only their deep bubbling musical calls can be heard. They are nevertheless common in suitable habitat: rainforests, mangroves, thickets along watercourses, swamps, and lush... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green Oriole in Litchfield 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 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green Oriole in Litchfield National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Green Oriole sighting in Litchfield National Park, based on 127 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Oriole in Litchfield National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Green Oriole in Litchfield National Park in our monthly data.