Old World Orioles
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Oriolidae
The Old World Orioles are colourful passerine birds. They are not related to the New World orioles. There are about 29 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Golden Oriole | Oriolus oriolus | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland
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