von Humboldt Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Location: Ferndale, California approximately 100 miles south of the Oregon border in the Eel River Valley 4 miles from Pacific Ocean. Habitat: edge of small town long-established residential backing up to creek and agricultural pasture. This bird has been constantly feeding at my hummingbird feeder for the last three weeks. I've only lived on the West Coast a couple of years and I thought this was a Bullock's Oriole female (I don't think it's an immature male because of no black throat). I was surprised to see it here this time of year. After getting this picture of it (Dec 15)I think it's a Hooded Oriole because of completely yellow belly, longtail, and bill. It appears neither would be expected in this area, especially the Hooded Oriole, this time of year. So, which oriole is it or is it something I haven't even thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hooded Oriole - it’s down to Hooded and Orchard Oriole and looks more like Hooded I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Humboldt Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, AlexHenry said: Hooded Oriole - it’s down to Hooded and Orchard Oriole and looks more like Hooded I think I'm familiar with the Orchard Oriole because I lived in the Midsouth for years. It definitely looks like an Orchard Oriole but isn't it strictly an Eastern bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, von Humboldt said: I'm familiar with the Orchard Oriole because I lived in the Midsouth for years. It definitely looks like an Orchard Oriole but isn't it strictly an Eastern bird Orchard oriole wander out here fairly often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 It has the very long tail and longer, curved bill typical of Hooded and wrong for Orchard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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