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n. - Genus of old world black and yellow or red passerine birds.

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  • At Gundamuck observed Oriolus; it differs in plumage and voice from the
  • Silver oriole (Oriolus traillii) is a restricted range species that visits forested hillsides during the summer months.
  • Paradises aurea and Oriolus aureus by the old naturalists, and is now generally placed in the same genus as the Regent Bird of
  • Only two of the strict endemics are threatened (IUCN categories VU and above): green racquet-tail Prioniturus luconensis and Isabela oriole Oriolus isabellae.
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