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Black-hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus ceylonensis
A medium-sized, bright yellow and black, arboreal bird that has a black head and neck. Flight-feathers are black with yellow endings and primary patches. Tail is yellow with black central feathers. Males have a deep pink bill, unlike females that have slightly greener bills. Juveniles have a greyish hood and white specks on throat.
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 2:30 am in Uncategorized.
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