BirdOriolidae
Golden Oriole
Oriolus oriolus
- Habitat
- Tall deciduous woodland, riparian forest, orchards
- IUCN status
- LCLeast Concern
- Wingspan
- ~44 cm
Ecological relationships
Nests in
Black PoplarPopulus nigraNests almost exclusively in tall riparian trees. Black Poplar along river corridors is the classic breeding habitat in France and southern Europe.
Feeds on
Pedunculate OakQuercus roburForages on oak caterpillars (especially defoliating moth larvae) during the breeding season when insect demand is highest.
Symbiosis with
Oakmoss LichenEvernia prunastriGolden Oriole incorporates oakmoss lichen as key camouflage and structural material in its suspended nest.