Timor Oriole
Oriolus melanotis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Old World Orioles (Oriolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Timor oriole (Oriolus melanotis) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, where it is found on Timor, Rote and Semau. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Range and habitat
Rote, Timor, and Semau (eastern Lesser Sundas).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Timor 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.
