| Appearance | The orchard oriole is a medium-sized bird about 7″ long. The male has black upperparts and orange-chestnut underparts. They have a pointy bill that points downward. The female is a pale yellow with black wings and white wingbars. |
| Diet | Insects, spiders, fruits, and nectar. |
| Feeder Food | Cut fruit and nectar. |
| Habitat | This bird prefers open woodlands along waterways as well as open shrubby areas. |
| Nesting | They nest on the outer branches of a tree between 10-50′ up. Their nest is cup-shaped and hangs about 4″ long. They have 1-2 broods/season, 4-6 eggs/rood, and incubate for 12-14 days. Fledglings leave the nest at about 11-14 days. |
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