Habitat:  Orioles live in broad leafed trees near parks, gardens and open areas. They build a hanging nest of plant material.

Foods:  They are insects, fruit and the nectar of flowers. They enjoy oranges and sugar water when available.

Facts: Baltimore Oriole is also known as the Northern Oriole: The brilliant male is a showy bird. The female is olive in color. Dull orange yellow below, with two pale wing bars; she selects a tall shade tree fro her hanging nest. Western males have orange on the sides of the head and over the eyes. The Orchard Oriole (6 in)), east of the Rockies, is similar, but is brick red, not orange; the female Orchard Oriole is greenish yellow. Young orioles are similar to females. Other orioles are in the Southwest.

Did you know?: The baltimore oriole was named after Lord Baltimore of the 17th century, who's coat of arms displayed the same colors.
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