Physical Description
Size
Native Habitat
Open woodlands, orchards, and in urban and suburban landscapes.
A migratory bird, Baltimore orioles live in different regions across the Americas depending on the season. They range from central Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada down to northern Columbia and Venezuela in South America.
Lifespan
Communication
Male members of the species have a loud, flute-like whistling song. They sing this song during the breeding season to establish their territory and attract potential mates.
Food/Eating Habits
Sleep Habits
Social Structure
Reproduction and Development
Males and females form pairs during the breeding season, starting between May and June. Nests are built by females and will hang from a branch typically found in the canopy of a hardwood tree. The nest resembles a pouch, with a small opening at the top and a deep, hanging pocket. Females lay one brood of three to seven pale grayish or bluish white eggs blotched with brown, black or lavender.
Incubation lasts 11 to 14 days, and both parents will help feed the nestlings. Chicks reach adulthood at about one year.