00:00Hidden among the dense forests and quiet woodlands of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico,
00:07a bright yellow gem sings its heart out, the Audubon's Oriole.
00:30This striking bird with its legs,
00:5911 yellow body and jet black head does not just captivate the eyes it enchants the soul with its
01:08sweet fluty and melodic song listen closely that's the voice of one of the most mellow and pure
01:17sounding orioles in the america
01:29so
01:39Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
02:09Unlike the louder, more dramatic calls of other aureoles, the Audubon's aureole sings
02:19in a soft, liquid tone, often described as a series of slow whistle notes like P-O-P-U-P-O.
02:39Each note seems to float gently through the forest air, echoing between the trees.
03:06It's the song of patience, calm, and mystery.
03:09What makes the Audubon's aureoles songs even more fascinating is...
03:37its due behavior.
03:40Male and female aureoles often sing together, giving a delicate harmony that strengthens
03:47their burn.
03:48It's like listening to a love conversation between two souls, soft, slow, and deeply emotional.
03:55These beautiful birds prefer remote and quiet habitats, far from city noise.
04:02You will often find them in mesquite woodlands, river valleys, or shaded canyons, where their
04:09song becomes one with nature.
04:13song becomes one with nature.
04:23where their song becomes one with nature.
04:53Well, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
05:23But here something truly special, each Audubon's aureole has its own unique song pattern.
05:49Just like humans have different voices, no two aureoles sound exactly like.
05:55They learn their songs by listening to their parents and with the time develop their own
06:01version, a musical signature of identity.
06:19Yes it is.
06:47Yes, it is mesmerizing.
06:50Each melody tells a story of terrority, of love, and of survival in the wild.
06:57Sadly, the Audubon's oriole is a shy and secretive bird, rarely seen but often heard.
07:06Spotting one in the wild feels like discovering a hidden treasure.
07:11Its calm nature and sweet song make it one of the most peaceful voices of the southern
07:17woodlands.
07:18So next time you find yourself in a quiet forest of south Texas or Mexico, pause for a moment.
07:26Listen carefully to the breeze and the rustling leaves.
07:30You might just hear the gentle songs of Audubon's oriole, a tune that nature itself seems to hum.
07:41CallsAmerican
07:43Calls important
07:47Calls
07:48Calls
07:49Calls
08:01Tick
08:02Peter
08:04Tur
08:35I love you.
09:05ho
09:07ho
09:17ho
09:19ho
09:21ho
09:23ho
09:31ho
09:33Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
10:03Oh, oh, oh, oh.
10:33Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:03Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:33Oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:38Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:43Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:48Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:53Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
11:58Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
12:05As far as the identification, the Audubon's Oriole is a medium-sized songbird about 20
12:29to 24 cm or 8 to 9.5 inches in length. It's known for its striking contrast of
12:37yellow and black color. Both the male and female look almost like, which is unusual among Oriole.
12:45The female may have a slightly duller shade of yellow. However, juveniles tend to be the greener
12:52and duller overall, with less black on the head. Audubon's Oriole is an omnivorous bird,
12:59feeding on a mix of insects and spiders, especially caterpillar, beetles, and grass hoopers. They also
13:06tend to eat fruits and berries, nectar from flowers, and occasionally small seeds. They usually
13:13forge quietly in trees or shrubs, searching leaves and bark for hidden insects. Sometimes they may
13:20also visit hummingbird feeders in remote areas. The female builds a hanging basket-like nest,
13:27often deep inside thick vegetation for protection. The nest is made of crosses, fiber, and plant
13:34materials usually suspended from a branch 2 to 6 meters above the ground. She lays 3 to 5 eggs,
13:42pale blue or greenish white, with the dark spots. Both parents have been feeding the chicks, showing
13:48strong pear parts. Interestingly, Audubon's Oriole is sometimes parasitized by the bronzed cowbirds,
13:57which lays its egg in the Oriole's nest. So, Audubon Oriole is generally shy and secretive,
14:05preferring to stay hidden in dense foliage. It moves slowly and methodically through trees,
14:11unlike other Orioles that are more energetic and vocal. They are usually seen alone or in pairs,
14:19rarely in large flocks. They are non-micratory, meaning they stay in their home range year-round.
14:27The Audubon's Oriole is currently listed as least concerned by the IUCN, but its population is
14:35declining in some areas due to habitat loss from agriculture and deforestation, fragmentation
14:42of its woodland environment, and nest parasitism by cowbirds. Because of its restricted range in the
14:50United States, it's considered a species of local conversation interest in Texas. So that Audubon
14:58Oriole is the only Oriole species that lives in the United States year-round without migrating.
15:05It was named after the famous naturalist John James Audubon. Its quite natural and low whistle makes
15:12it one of the most difficult Orioles to find in the wild. It plays an important role in the ecosystem
15:19by controlling insect stabilization and dispersing fruit seeds. So the Audubon's Oriole is a symbol of
15:27tranquility. A bright yellow beauty living in peacefully forests far from the noise of the
15:33world. Its songs gentle yet soulful reflects the calmness of its environment. Watching or
15:40listening to this bird is like stepping into a quiet moment of nature's poetry.
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