Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius)👇 The Orchard Oriole is a quiet splash of elegance tucked among spring leaves. The adult male wears a deep chestnut body paired with glossy black wings, a softer, subtler beauty than its brighter oriole cousins. Moving gracefully through flowering trees and orchards, it feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit, often hanging delicately from branches. Its song is a sweet, rapid series of whistles, light and cheerful, drifting easily through warm air. Refined, gentle, a