Baltimore oriole

American  

noun

1. an oriole, Icterus galbula galbula, of eastern North America: a subspecies of the northern oriole.

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Baltimore oriole British  

noun

1. a North American oriole, Icterus galbula , the male of which has orange and black plumage

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Etymology

Origin of Baltimore oriole

1800–10; earlier Baltimore (bird); so named because the black and orange of the male were the colors of Lord Baltimore 's livery

Example Sentences

Chimney swift, northern flicker, fish crow, killdeer, Baltimore oriole and gray catbird among them.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

One, very high up, might be that of a Baltimore oriole, which I love because of the way their nests hang like sporrans.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Cole used the song of the Baltimore oriole as some of her thematic material in a beautifully orchestrated score that was witty, succinct and great fun to listen to.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2016

The Baltimore oriole, for example, is portrayed by a flute, oboe and clarinet, while the California thrasher is represented by the xylophone.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2012

The cowbird builds no nest, while its cousin, the Baltimore oriole, is a famous weaver.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje