Bullock’s Oriole

Jill StaakeUpdated: Apr. 24, 2020

In the West, sweet treats like oranges and sugar water will attract the Bullock’s Oriole to your yard. You may even see them on your hummingbird feeder!

Photos

Walter Nussbaumer
Bullock’s Oriole, male
Bullock’s Oriole, male
Bullock’s Oriole, female

Information

Bullock's Oriole, male
Bullock’s Oriole, male

Scientific Name: Icterus bullockii.
Family: Blackbird.
Length: 8 inches.
Wingspan: 12 inches.
Distinctive Markings: Male has a black crown, orange cheeks and large white wing patches. Female is mostly yellow with a gray back.
Nest: Weaves a bag-like structure in a tree; lays three to seven eggs inside.
Voice: Short, series of nasal-like whistles.
Habitat: Open areas with shade trees.
Diet: Insects, berries, and sugar water.
Backyard Favorites: Sugar water and oranges.

Bird Song & Range Map

Listen to the Bullock’s Oriole’s song and learn where to spot them!

Bird songs provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Bullocks Oriole Bird SpeciesRange maps provided by Kaufman Field Guides, the official field guide of Birds & Blooms.

Originally Published: September 27, 2013

Jill Staake
Jill Staake
Jill lives in Tampa, Florida, and writes about gardening, butterflies, outdoor projects and birding. When she's not gardening, you'll find her reading, traveling and happily digging her toes into the sand on the beach.