Pretty Bird of the Day
The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
Look
This is a small to medium bird.
The male is bright orange and black.
The female is softer orange with gray.
Sound
The oriole sings clear, rich notes.
The song sounds like a whistling tune.
It often sings from high in the trees.
Listen to the Bird Song
Action
It moves quickly through the trees.
It may hang while feeding.
It builds a hanging nest.
Place
In Ontario, it visits in spring and summer.
It likes open woods and yards with trees.
It often arrives when blossoms are near.
Read and Say
The oriole sings a bright spring song.
Think
What signs tell you that spring is arriving?
Listen Again
Listen for:
- clear whistling notes
- short musical phrases
- a bright, ringing sound