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Oriolus

Oriolus

9.9
A group of colorful songbirds like the golden oriole found in Europe, Asia and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Oriolus
  • Field guides often list the Eurasian golden oriole as Oriolus oriolus.

Examples

  • Researchers have classified the black-naped oriole under the genus Oriolus.

  • The genus Oriolus includes several brightly colored species native to Asia and Africa.

  • The Oriolus is known for its vibrant yellow plumage.

  • Have you ever seen an Oriolus in the wild?

  • Field guides often list the Eurasian golden oriole as Oriolus oriolus.

  • Researchers have classified the black-naped oriole under the genus Oriolus.

  • The genus Oriolus includes several brightly colored species native to Asia and Africa.

Compounds

Oriolus oriolus
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright yellow bird with black wings that sings and lives in Europe and western Asia

Surface Forms

Oriolus singular
Orioluses plural

Etymology

Oriolus comes from the Latin aureolus, which means 'golden', because many orioles are bright yellow. So the name fits and is used today as the scientific name for this group of birds.