African Golden Oriole Oriolus auratus
African Golden Oriole, Mole National Park, Ghana, May 2011 - click for larger image

Mole National Park, Ghana
June 2011

The African Golden Oriole breeds in two distinct bands across Africa: one north of the Equator from West Africa to the Rift Valley and one south of the Equator. Outside the breeding season (i.e. in the dry season) it migrates north and south of these bands. It is found in wooded savanna with large trees.
African Golden Oriole, Mole National Park, Ghana, May 2011 - click for larger image It is very similar to both the European Golden Oriole O. oriolus and the Indian Golden Oriole O. kundoo. However, it has a larger black mask and more yellow on the wings.

Additional information can be found via Avibase.
African Golden Oriole, Mole National Park, Ghana, May 2011 - click for larger image The song is similar to the European Golden Oriole.

African Golden Oriole, Mole National Park, Ghana, May 2011 - click for larger image
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