Baltimore oriole
Black-orange American bird
A Baltimore oriole is a North American songbird with striking orange and black plumage, named for the colors of the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, the colonial proprietor of Maryland.
The male's brilliant orange breast and black head make it one of the most recognizable birds in eastern North America.
Baltimore orioles weave distinctive hanging nests and are known for their flute-like songs.
A Baltimore oriole has been visiting our feeder all summer.
- firebirdLuminous bird of myth
- songbirdMelodious perching avian
- orange and blackAutumn's signature duo
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- dimorphismTwo distinct forms
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Baltimore oriolenorthern cardinal
Red-crested North American songbird