About the African Golden Oriole
The African golden oriole, or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Oriolus auratus |
| Species Codes | afgori2, AGOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Golden Oriole belong to?
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Golden Oriole?
The African golden oriole, or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert....
Where can I report a African Golden Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of African Golden Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afgori2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Orioles 41 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
41
Species in Family
521
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