Also known as European (or Eurasian) Golden Oriole.
The Golden Oriole breeds in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and migrates to the tropics in the winter.
The shy Golden Oriole inhabit tall deciduous trees in woodland, orchards or parks and spend much of their time in tree canopies. They feed on insects and fruit. They build neat nests in tree forks and lay 3-6 eggs.
The bird featured on this stamp is the striking male Golden Oriole. The female is a less vibrant shade of green.
Golden Oriole has flight that is strong and direct with some shallow dips over longer distances.
Their call is a screech, but the song is a beautiful fluting weela-wee-ooo or or-iii-ole.
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