Birds of North America
Puzzle 14 · Eastern Woodland Voices · Page 28 in print
Baltimore Oriole
A female Baltimore Oriole weaves long strips of milkweed and other plant fibers into a deep pouch. Her hanging nest is built strand by strand.
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American Elm
A traditional nesting tree affected by Dutch elm disease.
Cacao
A plantation crop in habitat used on the winter range.
Cellophane
An artificial material sometimes incorporated in nests.
Coat of Arms
The heraldic design whose orange and black match the bird.
Courtship
The male’s upright and bowing display.
Hanging Nest
The suspended bag-shaped nest.
Horsehair
Natural nest-building fiber.
Lord Baltimore
The historical title associated with the bird’s heraldic colors.
Maryland
The state that has adopted this species as its bird.
Milkweed
A source of long nest fibers.
Orange
A conspicuous plumage color.
Plant Fibers
Material woven into the nest.
Raspberries
A fruit crop eaten by the bird.
Sugar Water
A feeder food the bird visits.
Twine
A fiber sometimes incorporated in nests.
Sources
- Baltimore OrioleNational Audubon Society
- Baltimore Oriole: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology
- Baltimore OrioleTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency