Eurasian Golden Oriole look-alikes
Oriolus oriolus
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African Golden Oriole
Oriolus auratus
Key differences
The African Golden Oriole has a more extensive black mask that extends further back on the head, and the yellow on the tail is more restricted. Its song is also subtly different.
Indian Golden Oriole
Oriolus kundoo
Key differences
Formerly considered a subspecies of Eurasian Golden Oriole, the Indian Golden Oriole has a more extensive black eye-stripe that extends behind the eye, and the yellow on the tail is more restricted. Its range is also distinct, primarily in the Indian subcontinent.
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