Bullock's Oriole is the western counterpart of the Baltimore Oriole, the male sporting large white wing patches and an orange face with a black eye line that the Baltimore lacks. The two were once lumped as 'Northern Oriole' but were re-split in 1995 based on genetic and behavioral differences. It hybridizes extensively with Baltimore Orioles in the Great Plains.
Best time to see a Bullock's Oriole
The best time to see a Bullock's Oriole is March–May, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 16,631 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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