Baltimore Oriole Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

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New York, May 21, 2000Recorded by Matthew D. Medler / Macaulay Library
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New York, May 18, 2015Recorded by Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
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New York, May 12, 2017Recorded by Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
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New York, May 23, 2019Recorded by Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
Complex song
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New York, May 04, 2019Recorded by Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
Song and calls
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New York, May 13, 1998Recorded by Matthew D. Medler / Macaulay Library
Calls
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New York, May 10, 2017Recorded by Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
Female song
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New York, May 23, 1952Recorded by Arthur A. Allen / Macaulay Library
Calls
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West Virginia, May 04, 2010Recorded by Andrew Spencer
Calls
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New York, May 10, 2020Recorded by Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Calls
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New York, May 12, 2009Recorded by Bob McGuire / Macaulay Library
Calls
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New York, May 14, 2020Recorded by Glenn Seeholzer / Macaulay Library
Calls
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West Virginia, May 04, 2010Recorded by Andrew Spencer
Juvenile calls
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New York, June 15, 2018Recorded by Ana Paula Oxom / Macaulay Library

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Songs

The pure, liquid, whistling tones of the male Baltimore Oriole are a herald of springtime in eastern North America. His song consists of a short series of paired notes, repeated 2–7 times, lasting 1–2 seconds. The flutelike sound has a full, rich tone. The male sings to establish and defend a breeding territory, so you won’t hear the full song on the wintering grounds. The female Baltimore Oriole also sings. Her shorter songs may be communications with her mate. Occasionally, mated pairs may sing a duet.

Calls

Both male and female Baltimore Orioles give a staccato chatter during aggressive encounters, such as when trying to drive an intruder out of their nesting area. The chatter call may be heard at any time of day and year. It alerts other orioles nearby and can attract them to help drive away the threat. Both male and female Baltimore Orioles also give a sharp, repetitive chuck as an alarm call. Neighboring orioles of various species respond to each others’ chuck calls. Female Baltimore Orioles give a special, aggressive scream call when defending their nests.