Olive backed Oriole

A bird we hear alot around the property is the olive backed oriole. Indeed one was calling  repeatedly as we were having lunch today.

Binomial name : Oriolus sagittatus
Common name : Olive-backed Oriole

The name Oriole basically equals the call which is written as "orry-orry-oriole" in the bird book.

http://birdsinbackyards.net/images/audio/oriolus-sagittatus.mp3

The bird has a streaked breast when seen front on that reminds me of the English thrush that occurs in New Zealand.

Oriole seen high in dead tree

The picture we took is a bit indistinct  so included is one that my bird expert sent back  after he had identified it.  It eats berries and small fruits so that is probably why it is around here.