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California Wildlife Series - Hooded Oriole Bird on Flowering Silky Oak Tree - Icterus cucullatus Royalty Free Stock Photo

California Wildlife Series - Hooded Oriole Bird on Flowering Silky Oak Tree - Icterus cucullatus

Male Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus) perched on a silky oak branch. Males range from flame orange to bright yellow, depending on where they live, so you canât rely on color alone to identify these orioles. Females are more consistent and usually appear olive-yellow with a grayish back. Look for a slightly curved bill on both sexes.Grevillea robusta, commonly known as the southern silky oak, silk oak or silky oak, silver oak or Australian silver oak, is a flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a native of eastern coastal Australia, growing in riverine, subtropical and dry rainforest environments. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites, print and other media.