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Maroon oriole

Oriolus traillii

Nicholas Aylward Vigors, 1832

In Thai: นกขมิ้นแดง

The maroon oriole (Oriolus traillii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Southeast Asia.

Taxonomy and systematics

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.

Subspecies

Four subspecies are recognized:

  • O. t. traillii - (Vigors, 1832): Found from the Himalayas to southern China, northern Indochina and northern Thailand
  • O. t. robinsoni - Delacour, 1927: Found in southern Indochina
  • O. t. nigellicauda - (R. Swinhoe, 1870): Found on Hainan
  • O. t. ardens - (R. Swinhoe, 1862): Found on Taiwan

Description

The maroon oriole has maroon and black plumage with a black head, neck and wings with a blueish beak. The females have slightly darker bodies and the juveniles have lighter bodies. The adult male is glossy crimson-maroon in color, with black head, neck and wings and a chestnut-maroon tail. The females and immature males have a greyish-white underpart with black streaks. Colouration varies somewhat across the range, with those in the Indian Subcontinent having duller colours and those in Southeast Asia having brighter colours, also tending to somewhat reddish tones.

Distribution and habitat

The maroon oriole is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. In India, it is found from Himachal Pradesh east to Arunachal Pradesh and the hills of Manipur.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Behavior

The maroon oriole can be found alone, or in pairs. The nesting season is from April to May. The nest is a deep massive cup of bast fibre that is bound with cobwebs. Both the male and the female birds share the parental duties.

Diet and feeding

The maroon oriole eats wild figs, berries, insects and nectar.

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Category / Seasonal Status

BCST Category: Recorded in an apparently wild state within the last 50 years

BCST Seasonal statuses:

  • Resident or presumed resident
  • Non-breeding visitor

Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Oriolidae
Genus
Oriolus
Species
Oriolus traillii

Common names

  • Thai: นกขมิ้นแดง

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

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Maroon oriole
Maroon oriole

Range Map

Distribution map of Maroon oriole, Oriolus traillii in Thailand
  • Chae Son National Park
  • Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai
  • Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Doi Chong National Park
  • Doi Inthanon National Park
  • Doi Lang
  • Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
  • Doi Phu Kha National Park
  • Doi Suthep - Pui National Park
  • Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Huai Nam Dang National Park
  • Kaeng Krachan National Park
  • Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
  • Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khao Yai National Park
  • Khun Chae National Park
  • Khun Nan National Park
  • Mae Moei National Park
  • Mae Ping National Park
  • Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai
  • Mae Wong National Park
  • Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
  • Pa Sang District, Lamphun
  • Pha Daeng National Park
  • Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Taksin Maharat National Park
  • Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary
Range map of Oriolus traillii in Thailand