
African Golden Oriole
The African golden oriole (Oriolus auratus), or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert.
Species insights
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where African Golden Oriole is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Golden Oriole
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
African Golden Oriole recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the African Golden Oriole
Hosts have recorded the African Golden Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
- LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
- KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Oriolus auratus
Records
4
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Golden Oriole on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Golden Oriole in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Golden Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and Ithala Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the African Golden Oriole in South Africa?
The African Golden Oriole is most recorded in Limpopo (75% of records), Mpumalanga (25% of records), based on 4 iNaturalist observations. 45 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the African Golden Oriole on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the African Golden Oriole?
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the African Golden Oriole?
The African golden oriole (Oriolus auratus), or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert.


























