Orioles in the Meadow

by Donna Kennedy

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Orioles in the Meadow

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photo Art

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Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy-
Bullock’s Orioles-Photographed in Cedar City, Utah
Texture added for an artistic enhancement...

The Bullock’s oriole (Icterus bullockii) is a similar species to Baltimore oriole (Northern oriole) whose range overlap. They are of order Passeriformes, family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds. In the west, this oriole is common in summer in forest edge, farmyards, leafy suburbs, isolated groves, and streamside woods, especially in cottonwood trees.
The male has a black crown, orange cheeks and large white wing patches. Female Bullock’s orioles are mostly yellow with a gray back. They are about 8 inches long with a 12 inch wingspan.
Both males and females sing. While males have a sweeter voice, females tend to be more prolific singers. This bird's song is similar to that of the Baltimore oriole, but faster and somewhat more harsh.
These birds forage in trees and shrubs, also making short flights to catch insects. They mainly eat insects, berries, and nectar. Other fruits eaten include oranges and sometimes grapes. In some locations, they may be seen using hummingbird feeders.
Bullock's orioles are seasonally monogamous. The breeding season typically lasts from May until July. Mated pairs cooperate to weave deep, pendant baskets in which are deposited between three and six eggs, though females tend to do much of the work. The nest is woven of plant fibers, primarily bark and fine grass fiber, though animal hair is also commonly used. The nest is lined with down, hair, and moss.

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June 8th, 2023

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