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Omnivore
Orioles eat insects, fruit and nectar.
Eats plants and animals
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Oriole Facts for Kids: O Is for Oriole
Baltimore orioles are bright orange and black songbirds. They love sweet treats and will visit feeders with orange slices. Here are easy oriole facts for kids: what orioles eat, how big they grow, what a baby oriole is called and where orioles live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter O.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Orioles
Two more true facts about the oriole that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Oriole”
Oriole starts with the letter O. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Orioles weave hanging bag-shaped nests.
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One more fact
They love ripe oranges and grape jelly.
Act it outMove like an oriole for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter O in “Oriole”.
Ask a questionWhat would an oriole eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Oriole Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the oriole, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An oriole is about 17 to 22 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Orioles live for about 6 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby oriole is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Group
A group of orioles is called a group.
Group nameHabitat
Gardens
Orioles are found in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
Baltimore orioles are bright orange and black songbirds. They love sweet treats and will visit feeders with orange slices.
Oriole is a birdLetter
O is for oriole
Oriole has 6 letters and starts with O.
Say: Oriole
Quick quiz
Oriole Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Oriole Coloring Page: Letter O Worksheet
Done reading about the oriole? Print the free letter O sheet, say “O is for oriole” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
All FAQs
Oriole Questions Kids Ask
Orioles eat insects, fruit and nectar. That makes the oriole an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
An oriole is about 17 to 22 cm long.
Orioles live for about 6 years.
A baby oriole is called a chick.
A group of orioles is called a group.
Orioles live in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Their favorite habitat is: gardens.
Yes. The oriole is a bird. Baltimore orioles are bright orange and black songbirds. They love sweet treats and will visit feeders with orange slices.
Oriole starts with the letter O. Say it slowly and listen for the O sound at the start.
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