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Posted on 01/31/2009 11:05:16 PM PST by JustAmy
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Good Morning Jaycee
Actually, the bird your talking about is found mainly on the East Coast and in Western Canada. the species name is spelled “oriole”, the most common one around these parts “Maryland” is orange and black, I’ll find a picture of one to post here. but oddly enough, although it is the Maryland state bird, it is rare in Maryland.
That is beautiful. Mine never have that much black so that must be another type, maybe in your area, even though you said eastern USA. All I’m sure of is that they are all beautiful, aren’t they?
This is the male Baltimore oriole
Pippin, isn’t the Oriole a little larger bird than the smaller goldfinch family?
I believe so.
Your post was here before my question...lol! The bird you are showing is very small, isn’t it? Its darling, I would love to have those come to my yard!
Female Baltimopre oriole
Baltimopre + Baltimore
"With its brilliant orange and black plumage, the Baltimore Oriole's arrival is eagerly awaited by birders each spring migration. Its preference for open areas with tall trees has made it a common inhabitant of parks and suburban areas.
Description top Medium-sized songbird. Male brilliant orange with black head.
Size: 17-19 cm (7-7 in) Wingspan: 23-30 cm (9-12 in) Weight: 30-40 g (1.06-1.41 ounces)
Sex Differences Male brightly colored with black hood, female duller and without solid black hood.
Sound Song: a series of rich whistled notes interspersed with rattles. Call: a chatter.
»listen to songs of this species topConservation Status Populations showing slight decrease across range, but populations probably stable. This species should be monitored closely. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.
Other Names Oriole de Baltimore (French) Bosero de Baltimore (Spanish) Cool Facts
The Baltimore Oriole hybridizes extensively with the Bullock's Oriole where their ranges overlap in the Great Plains. The two species were considered the same for a while and called the Northern Oriole, but recently, they were separated again. Molecular studies of the oriole genus indicate that the two species are not very closely related.
The "orioles" of the Americas were named after similarly-appearing birds in the Old World. The American orioles are not closely related to the true orioles in the family Oriolidae. They are more closely related to blackbirds and meadowlarks. Both New and Old world orioles are brightly colored with red, yellow, and black; have long tails and long pointed bills; build hanging, woven nests; and prefer tall trees around open areas.
Young male Baltimore Orioles do not achieve adult plumage until the fall of their second year. But some first-year males with female-like plumage succeed in attracting a mate and nest successfully."
When was the last time something took your breath away because of its majesty?
I’m not talking about an electronic gadget or some special effects in a movie. I’m talking about a nighttime sky show such as an eclipse of the moon. Or walking outside on a starry night to see Orion or Pleiades—constellations mentioned thousands of years ago in Scripture (Amos 5:8) that are still glowing today for our enjoyment. I’m speaking of a bursting dawn that radiates with glorious colors to signal another sunrise. Or the sound and light show that accompanies God’s way of watering the earth with food-producing rain (Job 36:27-33).
Have you stood by a fence and marveled at the power of a horse as it gallops gallantly through the field, mane flowing and hoofs pounding? (39:19-25). Or watched a soaring, swooping eagle drop from the sky because his God-designed vision has sighted supper from his mountain-peak nest? (39:27-30).
At creation, God gave man breath. Then he took man’s breath away with the beauty, grandeur, and eloquence of a universe of marvels created by His own hand. Look around. Examine what God has done. Then, breathless, proclaim His majesty.
I have four of these mesh thistle socks hanging outside my kitchen window. At any given time, there are 20 to 30 birds on each one. They must be refilled with thistle seed every three days.
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What a wonderful message from the Daily Bread, Mr. Mayor! The words “God gave man breath and then took our breath away with the beauty, grandeur, and eloquence of a universe of marvels created by His own hand.”
Couldn’t get more beautiful than that. Wishing you a very blessed day with your family.
That would thrill me to death, yorkie. What kind of hanger do you have as I may look into that. The squirrels tore up my nice finch feeder. I bought a nice big shepherd’s hook last year and they could climb that tiny little pole.
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A beautiful rainbow of colors, Meg!
Is Free Republic really slow this morning or is it just me?
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