Black-cowled Oriole
NameBlack-cowled Oriole
Common NameBlack-cowled Oriole
Scientific NameIcterus prosthemelas
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, neck, back, wings, and tail. The lower back, rump, belly, and undertail coverts are bright yellow, complemented by a prominent yellow shoulder patch. The bill is bicolored, with a dark upper mandible and a pale lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of clear, whistled notes, often described as having a somewhat burry or gurgling quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula), Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head and upperparts, Bright yellow underparts and rump, Distinctive yellow shoulder patch, Bicolored bill (dark above, pale below)
Description
This medium-sized oriole exhibits striking black and yellow plumage. It is often observed foraging in the canopy of tropical forests and plantations, feeding on a varied diet of fruits and insects.
