Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · May 2027

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Official bird of Maryland. Orange/black male — excellent contrast for kids.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Maryland
Coloring poseOrange/black male — excellent contrast for kids.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Maryland

Joined the U.S.: 1788 (1788-04-28)

Maryland joined the Union in 1788. This Mid-Atlantic state's bird is the Baltimore Oriole.

Admission order #7 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

MSA Manual: Chapter 54, Acts of 1947; Code GP §7-301.

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