Cuban Oriole
NameCuban Oriole
Common NameCuban Oriole
Scientific NameIcterus melanopsis
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdult plumage is entirely glossy black with prominent bright yellow patches on the lesser and median wing coverts (forming a 'shoulder patch') and the undertail coverts. The bill is slender and pointed, dark with a pale base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of clear, whistled notes, often varied and melodious. Calls include chattering and harsh notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba, including the main island and Isla de la Juventud.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Bright yellow shoulder patches, Bright yellow undertail coverts, Slender, pointed bill, Endemic to Cuba
Description
The Cuban Oriole is a medium-sized songbird endemic to Cuba, characterized by its striking black and yellow plumage. It is an active bird, often observed foraging for insects, fruits, and nectar in the canopy and mid-story of trees.
