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Black-naped Oriole

Oriolus chinensis

Not related to the orioles of the Americas. The two groups just look alike.

Where to see it for real: Its fluty whistle comes from leafy treetops in parks in summer.

Spot it in the game

Lives in the Garden pond habitat (East Asia, at the Summer Palace in Beijing).

Black-naped Oriole facts

Family

Old World orioles

Length

10 in (26 cm)

Weight

2.8 oz (80 g)

Diet

Insects and fruit, high in leafy trees.

Range

Breeds in eastern China, Korea and Russia; winters in Southeast Asia, where other birds stay all year.

Nest

A hanging cup slung from a forked twig.

Song

Rich, fluty whistles.

Active

by day

Status

Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: widespread and not at risk.

What the Black-naped Oriole sounds like

How to attract the Black-naped Oriole

Feeder foods, favorite first: fruit. Feeders that hold them: platform feeder. Keep a bird bath full, too.

In the game: fill a feeder with fruit and keep the bird bath full. It is an uncommon visitor, so be patient.

More: bird songs and calls, what to feed birds.

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