Black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

[Pao Dolina]

black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

by alabang, on Flickr​

The black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis) is a bird of the oriole family and is found in many parts of Asia. There are several distinctive populations within wide distribution range of the species and in the past the slender-billed oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris) was included as a subspecies. Unlike the golden oriole which only has a short and narrow eye-stripe, the black-naped oriole has the stripe broadening and joining at the back of the neck. Males and females are very similar although the wing lining of the female is more greenish. The bill is pink and is stouter than in the golden oriole.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-naped_oriole

Location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muntinlupa

EXIF: 1/1000 f/5.6 ISO 320 800mm

 

[Asher Kelman]

black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

by alabang, on Flickr​

Pao,

So how do you go about getting this picture. What is this, some quick find looking out of your window, or a planned trek into the wild planned a week ahead with friends?

How many such pictures do you get and do you know where these birds are and then go after this species on that outing or just get what you can.

Asher

 

[Pao Dolina]

This was photographed at my backyard. I didnt want to travel far as I was testing the calibration work of my 7D Mark II. Most people have told me that the focus is spot on.

I normally just ask acquaintances or friends to bring me to birding sites that are new for birds I do not have or need to have a better picture of.

 

[Pao Dolina]

black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis) by alabang, on Flickr

 

[Asher Kelman]

black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis) by alabang, on Flickr

That looks like a hell of a strong beak, Pao! What does it eat that needs such a massive tool?

Asher