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 Avidiversity  AVITOPIA - Orioles

Scientific system: Clements et al.

Familia: Oriolidae

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The family of Orioles is widespread across all continents of the Old World, with an emphasis on the tropics. Some of the species are migratory birds. They have long wings and a moderately long tail. The body size ranges from 18 cm to 30 cm. The plumage has strong colors, often yellow and black. The sexes are usually different. Some species in New Guinea belonging to the Pitohuis are able to store the poisonous alkaloid batrachotoxin in their plumage and skin in order to defend themselves against parasites and/or predators. Most species build their nests as a hanging bowl high in a tree top.

Pitohui

     dichrous - Hooded Pitohui (1)
     kirhocephalus - Variable Pitohui (4)

Oriolus

     melanotis - Olive-brown Oriole (3)
     bouroensis - Black-eared Oriole (1)
     decipiens - Tanimbar Oriole (1)
     forsteni - Grey-collared Oriole (1)
     phaeochromus - Dusky-brown Oriole (1)
     szalayi - Brown Oriole (1)
     sagittatus - Olive-backed Oriole (2)
     flavocinctus - Green Oriole (7)
     xanthonotus - Dark-throated Oriole (4)
     albiloris - White-lored Oriole (1)
     steerii - Philippine Oriole (2)
     isabellae - Isabella Oriole (1)
     oriolus - Eurasian Golden Oriole (12)
     kundoo - Indian Golden Oriole (5)
     auratus - African Golden Oriole (1)
     chinensis - Black-naped Oriole (7)
     tenuirostris - Slender-billed Oriole (1)
     chlorocephalus - Green-headed Oriole (1)
     crassirostris - Sao Tome Oriole (1)
     brachyrynchus - Western Black-headed Oriole (2)
     monacha - Ethiopian Oriole (1)
     larvatus - Black-headed Oriole (3)
     percivali - Mountain Oriole (1)
     nigripennis - Black-winged Oriole (1)
     xanthornus - Black-hooded Oriole (1)
     hosii - Black Oriole (1)
     cruentus - Black-and-crimson Oriole (2)
     traillii - Maroon Oriole (2)
     mellianus - Silver Oriole (1)

Sphecotheres

     hypoleucus - Wetar Figbird (1)
     viridis - Green Figbird (2)
     vieilloti - Australasian Figbird (9)

Turnagra

     tanagra - North Island Piopio (2)
     capensis - South Island Piopio (4)

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