Autumn Baltimore Oriole Bird Alcohol Ink Painting Canvas Print

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Sweet Oriole sits on a branch pondering. Alcohol ink painting on Yupo paper done in autumn colors by Deborah League.

The Baltimore oriole is a small migratory blackbird common in eastern North America. It was named "Baltimore" because of the similarity of the male bird's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore. The bird breeds in open woods and winters in open forest edges and gardens as depicted in the painting.

During the breeding season, Baltimore Orioles feed on caterpillars and spiders. They forage while moving through the treetops, gleaning from leaves and branches. Although the Baltimore Oriole primarily eats insects in the summer, they prefer nectar and fruit in the fall and winter.

Each spring male orioles sing consistently from treetops hoping to attract a mate. Their distinctive song is often the first clue to their presence. Female Baltimore Orioles also sing, often while foraging, but have a simpler song.

Once mated, the female s...

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