challenge target
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Bright spring and summer visitor drawn to oranges, flowers, and tall shade trees.
Quick identification
Know the field marks.
- Male is flame-orange and black
- Female is yellow-orange with gray-brown wings
- Long, pointed bill
Where to look
Tall deciduous trees, parks, river edges, and mature neighborhoods.
Missouri timing
When it may visit.
ColumbiaApr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
St. LouisApr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Season windows are practical guidance, not a guarantee. Weather and migration vary.
Attraction plan
Build the best invitation.
Fruit or oriole feeder
Early spring placement helps migrants discover the station.
- Serve
- Fresh fruit
- Place
- Put fresh orange halves high and visible near mature trees.
Nectar feeder
Keep plain sugar water fresh and ports clean.
- Serve
- Sugar-water nectar
- Place
- Use an oriole-sized nectar feeder separate from hummingbird traffic.
Care note: Remove fruit before fermentation and avoid sticky buildup.
Same station, more possibilities
Related birds.
Learn more
Trusted field references
- Species guide: Baltimore OrioleCornell Lab of Ornithology ↗
- Bird FeedingMissouri Department of Conservation ↗
BirdQuest summary last reviewed 2026-07-20. External sources open in a new tab.