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Blackbirds (Icteridae)

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius. Insects, nectar and berries.

Blackbirds (Icteridae)Orchard OrioleIcterus spurius
Scientific name
Icterus spurius
Length
5.9–7.1 in
Weight
0.6–1 oz
Nest
Woven basket hung in the fork of a shade tree
Entrance hole
Does not use nest boxes
Clutch
3–7 eggs
Incubation
12–15 days
Broods
1 per season

Identification

  • Male deep chestnut with a black hood
  • Female yellow-green
  • The smallest North American oriole

Voice

Rapid, jumbled whistled song.

Diet and feeding

Insects, nectar and berries.

What do orchard orioles eat? · Best feeder for orchard orioles

Orchard Orioles by state and province

RegionStatusNesting
AlabamaSummer breederApril–June
ArkansasSummer breederMay–June
DelawareSummer breederMay–June
FloridaSummer breederApril–June
GeorgiaSummer breederApril–June
IllinoisSummer breederMay–June
IndianaSummer breederMay–June
IowaSummer breederMay–June
KansasSummer breederMay–June
KentuckySummer breederMay–June
LouisianaSummer breederApril–June
MarylandSummer breederMay–June
MichiganSummer breederMay–June
MississippiSummer breederApril–June
MissouriSummer breederMay–June
NebraskaSummer breederMay–June
New JerseySummer breederMay–June
New YorkSummer breederMay–June
North CarolinaSummer breederMay–June
North DakotaSummer breederJune
OhioSummer breederMay–June
OklahomaSummer breederMay–June
OntarioSummer breederJune
PennsylvaniaSummer breederMay–June
South CarolinaSummer breederApril–June
South DakotaSummer breederMay–June
TennesseeSummer breederMay–June
TexasSummer breederApril–June
VirginiaSummer breederMay–June
West VirginiaSummer breederMay–June
WisconsinSummer breederJune

Frequently asked

What do orchard orioles eat?

Insects, nectar and berries. At feeders: grape jelly, orange halves, nectar.

How big is a Orchard Oriole?

5.9–7.1 in long and 0.6–1 oz.

Do orchard orioles use birdhouses?

No. Woven basket hung in the fork of a shade tree.

Sources

  1. Orchard Oriole — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Orchard Oriole life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. Orchard Oriole — Audubon Guide to North American Birds

Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.