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Juvenile Baltimore Oriole
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
A young Baltimore Oriole waiting on the fence for his turn at the bird feeder.
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. |
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I love the colors, captured very well. It is as if he/she is going to carry a conversation on with you. Thanks for sharing.