Baltimore Oriole
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NameBaltimore Oriole
Common NameBaltimore Oriole
Scientific NameIcterus galbula
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsFemale and immature Baltimore Orioles, like the one pictured, display a dull orange-yellow to yellowish-orange coloration on their underparts and head, often with an olive-tinged back. Their wings are dusky with two prominent white wing bars.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a series of rich, flute-like whistles, often described as clear, piping notes. They also have a distinctive chatter call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, forest edge, parks, suburban areas, orchards
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the southeastern United States. Winters in Central and South America, primarily from Mexico to northern Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright orange-yellow plumage (females/immatures), two white wing bars, pointed, conical bill, arboreal behavior, flute-like song
Description
The Baltimore Oriole is a medium-sized songbird known for its vibrant orange and black plumage in males, while females and immatures are typically duller yellow-orange. These active birds forage high in deciduous trees, often seen gleaning insects from leaves or sipping nectar and fruit juices.
