Are they any types of Orioles (the bird) that live in South Carolina?

Question

We would like to add a bird feeder for Orioles in our yard, but would like to know if they even live in our area before we give it a try. We live in the northern part of South Carolina, about an hour south of Charlotte, North Carolina. I've never seen any Orioles in this area myself, but we didn't see any hummingbirds either until we hung specific flowers and put up feeders for them. I would really like to have the bright orange Orioles - if any one knows of any in this area please let me know.

Answer 1

Despite what the other person said, there are orioles found in South Carolina. Orchard Orioles do breed there and Baltimore Orioles migrate through the state in spring and fall. Orchard Orioles are not as flashy as Baltimores, but are still lovely birds.



Both species should be found in good numbers beginning in the next couple of weeks through mid to late May. You can try putting out cut oranges, small cups of grape jelly and sugar water for them. There are oriole feeders available, but I am not sure if its worth the investment.



Here in Texas we cut oranges in half and stick them on branches of trees, impaling them on bare sticks. You can put other fruit out, too, like grapes. Jelly can be put out in well washed lids of jars or spray cans.



You are more likely to get birds like this if you have the correct habitat in your yard. Orioles and other neo-tropical migrants prefer large trees along with understory plants. Native berries and flowers are a big plus. I would suggest stopping in at a local bird feeding store, like Wild Birds Unlimited for advise. Good luck!

Answer 2

I looked it up for you: according to the Audubon's Handbook of Eastern Birds, there is no Oriole that crosses through SC.



My other book "Complete Encyclopedia of North American Birds" seem to show that the Baltimore Oriole somehow skips the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, but is distributed through the Midwest.



The others range in Florida, California and Mexico. Here are the species of Orioles in North America:



Altamira Oriole, Audubon's Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Bullock's Oriole, Hooded Oriole, Northern Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Scott's Oriole, Spot Breasted Oriole . . .

Answer 3

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