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Neotropical Migratory Songbirds - say what?

Birds that breed in North America and spend the winter south of the U.S. border are known as "neotropical migrants." Neotropical means the tropics of the "New World."

Orioles are just one of more than 300 kinds of neotropical migrants.

Finish what we have started. Many orioles don't leave the U.S. in the fall at all do to the change in migration patterns that were formed by us humans feeding birds. During this century, the migration patterns of many species have changed and Orioles are part of that change. Orioles are an example of a species that has expanded its winter range.

If a flock of Orioles does migrate all the way south, it takes approx. 2-3 weeks to migrate down and over the Gulf of Mexico. During that time - they need extra energy and food to ensure that they make the grueling trip across the Gulf safely.

On average, an oriole probably travels about 150 miles each night, flying at about 20 miles per hour. Each morning they stop and eat ALOT. They feed on insects, flower nectar, and fruits. At backyard feeders, they eat sugar water, mealworms, and bits of fruit.

Listed below are the Petazon top 5 Oriole Feeders for 2007 - Happy Feeding!

Deluxe Oriole Feeder with Perch Activated Bee Guard EXCLUSIVE perch-activated bee guard feeding stations featured on this oriole feeder allow orioles and
hummingbirds to feed without bees. Rugged 36-ounce plastic hexagonal bottle. NO
DRIP feeding base.

Aspects Oriole Feeder 16 oz The Aspects Oriole Feeder features 4 ports and holds 16
ounces of nectar. It is both bee and ant resistant and has a built-in ant cup in
the bowl. The cover is bright orange to attract orioles.

Opus 24 oz. Oriole Feeder Opus 24 oz. Oriole Feeder featuring a patented
reversing funnel that makes filling clean and easy. It has a no drip design and
patented bee guards.

Oriole Feeder by Perky Pets Rugged, 36-ounce plastic hexagonal feeding bottle NO
DRIP feeding base with orange slice decor to attract Orioles

Artline Orange Oriole Feeder NEW! The Artline Orange Oriole Feeder. Shaped like a Florida Orange! Three feeding stations and three removable perches. 40-oz feeder
- 10.5 inch diameter x 8 inch High

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Labels: Oriole Feeders, Oriole Neotropical Migration