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 feature a solid black head, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with their vibrant orange breast, belly, and rump. The wings display a prominent white wing bar and white edging on the tertials. Females and immatures are duller, with yellowish-orange underparts and grayish-olive backs.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a series of rich, flute-like whistles, often described as a 'here, here, come right here, dear' or 'whew-WHEW-whew-WHEW'. They also produce a distinctive chattering call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodlands, forest edges, parks, suburban areas, orchards
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada south to the southeastern United States. Winters in Central America and northern South America, primarily from southern Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresvibrant orange underparts (male), black head and back (male), prominent white wing bar, slender, pointed bill, arboreal behavior
Description
This medium-sized songbird is renowned for the striking orange and black plumage of the male. It is an active, arboreal species that primarily forages for insects, fruits, and nectar in the canopy of deciduous trees.
