Malaysia
Sabah, Borneo
Black-and-crimson Oriole
Not the colorful orioles we’re
used to...four subspecies are
recognized.
used to...four subspecies are
recognized.
Oriolus consanguineus vulneratus
(L 8.3")
Oriolius in Latin means golden;
consanguineus in Latin means
blood relative; vulneratus is
Latin for wounded.
consanguineus in Latin means
blood relative; vulneratus is
Latin for wounded.
As I watch him, flashing there,
My fancy deems the oriole
A wand’ring blossom of the air,
Endowed with wings, and voice,
and soul!
and soul!
(Andrew Downing)
Can kinda see the
crimson breast.
crimson breast.
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Boesman
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