Behaviour and ecology Indian golden oriole

1 behaviour , ecology

1.1 breeding
1.2 food , feeding
1.3 threats

behaviour , ecology

their flight dipping strong , has been recorded reach 40 km/h. bathe repeatedly flying small pool of water. individual ringed in gujarat recovered in tajikistan more 9 years later.

breeding

the indian golden oriole partial migrant. breeds in central asia , indian subcontinent. indian populations largely resident while other populations migratory. breeding season april august, nest being small cup placed in fork near end of branch. nests built in vicinity of nest of black drongo. 2 or 3 white eggs reddish, brown , black speckling form typical clutch. both parents take part in nest , brood care, defending nest against intruding birds such shikras , crows.

food , feeding

orioles feed on fruits, nectar , insects. capable of dispersing seeds of many berry-bearing plants including invasive lantana camara. oriole has been recorded preying on southern flying lizards.

threats

a protozoal blood parasite, haemoproteus orioli, described species has been suggested occur in many oriole species may represent different lineages.