Black Oriole
Oriolus hosii
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Old World Orioles (Oriolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black oriole (Oriolus hosii) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. One of the least known of the orioles, its distribution range is restricted to Sarawak in Borneo. Along with the black-and-crimson, maroon, and silver orioles, it belongs to a clade of red and black orioles.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of northern Sarawak (northern Borneo).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black oriole
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
