What does the Baltimore Oriole eat?
Icterus galbula
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Diet overview
Omnivore, primarily insects and fruits, also nectar
How it forages
Forages actively in trees and shrubs, gleaning insects from foliage and bark. Also consumes a wide variety of fruits (berries, cherries, grapes) and nectar from flowers. Will visit hummingbird feeders and specialized oriole feeders (orange halves, jelly).
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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