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Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii


Perching

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Length: 9 in. (23 cm )

This gaudy species nests in riparian forests and open areas with scattered trees. Its long hanging nest is placed far out on the end of a high branch and woven from plant fibers, grass and hair. It feeds mainly on insects and spiders but in the late summer switches to fruits.

The four-digit banding code is BUOR.


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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Bullock's Oriole
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Bullock's Oriole. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Bullock's Oriole". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Bullock's Oriole". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/bullocks-oriole

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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