Orioles with Zorro masks
This is a Baltimore Oriole that I see in Wisconsin during the summer months. They spend their winters in Mexico or Central America and head north to breed.
If the bird has a black "balaclava" covering its entire head, it’s a Baltimore.
If it has a black "Zorro mask" and often a bib with orange on top of its head, it’s a Hooded Oriole.
In Wisconsin, we almost exclusively see the Baltimore Oriole. . Finding a Hooded Oriole usually requires a trip to the Southwest or California. These Hooded Oriole photos were taken in Baja, Mexico.
Both species have a sweet tooth and are nectar-lovers. They will frequent hummingbird feeders or special oriole feeders filled with sugar water or grape jelly. Baltimore Orioles create a lot of traffic at my grape jelly feeder from June until September, before they pack up and head south again.
Both weave intricate, hanging basket nests. While the Baltimore Oriole usually hangs its nest from the tips of deciduous branches (like Elms or Maples or in my neighborhood Oak trees), the Hooded Oriole is famous for "sewing" its nest to the underside of palm fronds.
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Very beautiful bird
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A colourful beautiful Bird
It is colorful!
These birds are so bright and beautiful on one side, and funny on the other, as if they had smeared their faces with coal.😄
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Both bird species are truly beautiful.
Excellent photos.
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The mixture of the orange and black colors makes them stands out.
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Beautiful colors. Thanks for the clarification. Simple to recognize both Oriols. Very good pictures.
I haven't seen a Baltimore oriole since I lived back east. We do have hooded orioles around here from time to time, they sure are pretty birds. I'm sure if I put out bird feeders I would bring in a lot more birds in my backyard, but it would also create a lot more mess for me to clean up! lol
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The bright orange and deep black colours of the Baltimore Oriole are stunning. Seeing them truly reminds me of the beauty and wonder of creation. Nice shot.
Great photos 👍 we should take the example from the orioles and head south until it warms up 🙂
Zorro mask on this one is crisp
The skyblue sky and the beautiful flowers makes the heart to be at alart. Very nice.
It is beautiful, but different than our Indian ones. Good capture.