Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Maroon oriole
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Medium-sized passerine about 28–30 cm in length. Males are deep maroon with black wings and tail, while females are slightly paler with brownish tones.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species in South and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayan foothills, Northeast India, Myanmar, and parts of Thailand.
Migrate to:
Non-migratory, though local altitudinal movements may occur, especially in hilly regions during winter.
Breeding season:
Breeds mainly from April to July. The nest is a shallow cup made of twigs and plant fibers, placed in the fork of a tree branch. Clutch size is usually 2–3 eggs.
Breed in:
Prefers tall trees in forests, forest edges, and well-wooded gardens for nesting.
Habitat:
Found in evergreen forests, secondary forests, plantations, and wooded valleys, often in mid to upper canopy.
Diet:
Primarily frugivorous, feeding on ripe fruits and berries, supplemented with insects and small invertebrates during the breeding season.
