Orange Oriole
Icterus auratus
Attractive orange-and-black oriole of the Yucatan Peninsula, found in brushy woodland, forest edge, and semi-open areas with hedges and scattered trees. Rather similar to local population of Hooded Oriole, which often occurs in the same areas, even in the same flocks at flowering trees. Male Orange Oriole has an orange back, and both sexes have a straight bill (not slightly decurved, as on Hooded), and a less extensive black face and throat mask than Hooded.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Icterus auratus
- Authority
- Bonaparte, 1850
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Icteridae
- Genus
- Icterus
Range and habitat
Orange orioles are found in the lowlands of Mexico and are resident to the country; they do not migrate. They reside in the forest, woodlands, as well as abandoned farmland. Their habitat also has an effect on their plumage variation of color because of the differences in diets seen throughout the habitats.
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
This species is not perceived as globally threatened or endangered. Their population is decreasing, but not at a concerning rate. The global population observed by Partners in Flight is estimated to be 50,000. They range between common to fairly common.
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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