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 DetailsAdult males have a solid black head, throat, and back, with brilliant orange underparts, rump, and shoulder patches. Their wings are black with a prominent white wing bar and white edging on the tertials. The tail is mostly black with orange outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a series of rich, flute-like whistles, often described as clear and varied, with a somewhat hesitant quality. They also produce a sharp 'chup' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodlands, forest edges, parks, suburban areas, riparian zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the southeastern United States. Winters from southern Mexico through Central America and into northern South America.
Identifying Featuresbright orange and black plumage (male), black head and back (male), white wing bars, pointed, conical bill, flute-like song
Description
The Baltimore Oriole is a medium-sized songbird known for its striking orange and black plumage in males. These active birds forage high in trees, often singing their rich, flute-like songs from the canopy. They are migratory, breeding in eastern North America and wintering in Central and South America.
