Diet
What do orchard orioles eat?
Insects, nectar and berries.
Blackbirds (Icteridae)Orchard OrioleIcterus spurius
Spring and summer diet
- Caterpillars, beetles and ants
- Mulberries
Fall and winter diet
- Winters in Central America
Best feeder foods
- Grape jelly
- Orange halves
- Nectar
Arrives late April and leaves by August — one of the shortest stays of any songbird.
Frequently asked
What do orchard orioles eat?
Insects, nectar and berries.
What is the best food to feed orchard orioles?
Grape jelly, Orange halves, Nectar.
What do orchard orioles eat in winter?
Winters in Central America.
Sources
- Orchard Oriole — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Orchard Oriole life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- 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.