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Diet

What do Bullock's orioles eat?

Insects, nectar and fruit.

Blackbirds (Icteridae)Bullock's OrioleIcterus bullockii

Spring and summer diet

  • Caterpillars

Fall and winter diet

  • Winters in Mexico

Best feeder foods

  • Oranges
  • Grape jelly
  • Nectar

Weaves hanging nests in cottonwoods along western rivers.

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Frequently asked

What do Bullock's orioles eat?

Insects, nectar and fruit.

What is the best food to feed Bullock's orioles?

Oranges, Grape jelly, Nectar.

What do Bullock's orioles eat in winter?

Winters in Mexico.

Sources

  1. Bullock's Oriole — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Bullock's Oriole life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. Bullock's 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.