Northern Oriole [ Exclusive Deal ]
: It is the state bird of Maryland and the namesake of the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball team. Natural Architects
: The Baltimore Oriole earned its name because its bright orange and black plumage matched the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore , the 17th-century founder of Maryland. northern oriole
: The word "oriole" stems from the Latin oriolus , meaning "the golden one". : It is the state bird of Maryland