Old World Orioles
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Oriolidae
The orioles are medium-sized passerines, mostly with bright and showy plumage, the females often duller plumage than the males The beak is long, slightly curved and hooked. Orioles are arboreal and tend to feed in the canopy. There are 27 species worldwide, one of which has been recorded in Great Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Golden Oriole | Oriolus oriolus | A scarce breeding summer visitor |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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