Adult male Bullock's is unmistakable and flashy; entirely bright orange below and mostly black above. A broad white patch on the wing coverts stands out against mostly black wings and back. The mostly orange face combined with a black crown, throat and line through the eye creates a head pattern that is unique among North American orioles. Immature males have gray crown, a streaked back and are yellow rather than orange below; the lower abdomen is gray like that of a female. Females show more gray below than any other oriole. The yellow-orange is restricted to the head, upper breast and tail, brightest on the face. They lack any black on the head.

Length: 22 (cm) Wingspan: 30 (cm)

Voice:

Loud, jerky series of whistled phrases; harsh chattering.

Habitat:

Deciduous woodlands, riparian areas, suburban parks, especially with tall trees.

Behavior:

Nest is a hanging sock woven of fine materials. Forages at all levels of canopy, especially near water. Both sexes sing.

Feeding:

Eats insects, berries, and other fruit. Sometimes visits hummingbird feeders to drink sugar water.