It moves through the treetops with a trapeze artist's agility, hanging upside down to check flowers and bark. It weaves a hanging pouch nest, tied to thin branches where no cat or snake can reach. The cinnamon shoulder patch flashes in flight.
Behaviour
In pairs, working the upper level of the forest. It eats insects, nectar and fruit.
How and when to see it
All year round in woods and tree stands. Follow its melodious whistle and look up: it is always higher than it seems.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where variable oriole has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where variable oriole lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameVariable Oriole
- Scientific nameIcterus pyrrhopterus
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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