StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height27 cm
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"Olive-backed Orioles are skilled mimics, often incorporating the calls of other birds and even some man-made sounds into their rich, varied songs."
Field Guide
Olive-backed Oriole
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The Olive-backed Oriole is a medium-sized songbird found across coastal and inland regions of northern and eastern Australia, as well as parts of New Guinea. With its olive-green head and back, grey wings and tail, and cream underparts streaked with dark markings, this oriole is easily recognised by its bright red eye and pinkish-red bill. It is the most widespread oriole species in Australia and is well known for its clear, melodious calls.
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