Order Passeriformes Higher classification Oriolus | Phylum Chordata Family Oriolidae Scientific name Oriolus xanthonotus Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Old World oriole, Oriolus, Black‑and‑crimson oriole, Olive‑brown oriole | ||
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The dark-throated oriole (Oriolus xanthonotus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
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It is found in Southeast Asia through Borneo and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.
dark throated oriole
Taxonomy and systematics
The dark-throated oriole is sometimes considered to form a superspecies with the Philippine oriole and the Isabela oriole. Alternate names for the dark-throated oriole include the black-headed oriole, black-throated oriole and Malaysian oriole. The alternate name 'black-headed oriole' should not be confused with the species of the same name, Oriolus larvatus.
Subspecies
Four subspecies are recognized:
References
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