Montserrat Oriole
NameMontserrat Oriole
Common NameMontserrat Oriole
Scientific NameIcterus oberi
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, upper back, wings, and tail, contrasting with bright orange lower back, rump, and underparts. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish-orange underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, fluty whistles and chattering notes, often delivered from the forest canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Montserrat in the Lesser Antilles, Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresbright orange underparts (males), glossy black head and upperparts (males), slender pointed bill, endemic to Montserrat
Description
A striking medium-sized oriole endemic to the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Males display vibrant black and orange plumage, while females are duller. They typically forage in the canopy of moist forests.
