Orchard Oriole - Behavior

Behavior

When in flight, Orchard Orioles generally swoop close to the ground and fly at or below treetop level

During courtship, females display themselves in 3 unique ways. The first way is bowing their head and torso toward the male. Seesawing, the second courtship display, involves repetitively alternating lowering and raising the head and tail. The third display is begging, which is fast-paced fluttering of wings halfway extended, followed by a high whistle.

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