The Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) is a bird species found in tropical southern Asia, including areas like the Sundarbans, known for its distinctive yellow and black plumage, with a black hood and black wings and tail.
Here’s a more detailed look at the Black-hooded Oriole:
- Appearance:
- Male:Bright yellow body, black head, wings, and tail.
- Female:Drabber with greenish underparts, but still has the black hood.
- Juveniles:Similar to females, with dark streaking on the underparts and a less solid black hood.
- Habitat:Open woodland and cultivation.
- Diet:Insects and fruit, especially figs, found in tree canopies.
- Distribution:Tropical southern Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia.
- Sundarbans:The Black-hooded Oriole can be found in the Sundarbans, a large mangrove forest in Bangladesh and India.
- Other Names:“Holdey Pakhi” in Bangladesh.
- Other Oriole Species in Bangladesh:Bangladesh also has the Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus).
