The orange-crowned oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in eastern Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.
Region
Eastern Panama and northern South America
Typical Environment
Occurs from eastern Panama through northern and northwestern Colombia into northwestern Venezuela. Prefers edges of lowland and foothill forests, gallery woods, and semi-open habitats with scattered tall trees. Common in second-growth, plantations, and along rivers where flowering and fruiting trees are present. Often near human-altered landscapes provided sufficient canopy and tall perches remain.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The orange-crowned oriole is a tropical icterid most often seen in pairs or small family groups along forest edges and second growth. It weaves a pendant, basket-like nest from plant fibers suspended from drooping branches. Like many orioles, it mixes a diet of insects with fruit and nectar and often visits flowering trees. Its clear, whistled phrases carry well at dawn.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
direct flight with short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually seen in pairs or small groups, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks along forest edges. Builds a hanging, woven nest suspended from thin branch tips; the female does most weaving while the male often guards nearby. Likely forms monogamous pairs during the breeding season, with both parents feeding nestlings.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Clear, fluty whistles delivered in short, musical phrases, often repeated from an exposed perch. Also gives sharp chatter and scolding notes when agitated.
