Martinique Oriole
Icterus bonana
Mainly an inhabitant of forest canopies from the coast to the mountains, but also found in plantations and gardens feeding on insects, fruits, and flowers. This species is distinctively patterned with a blackish back and wings, a brown hood, and burnt-orange underparts and shoulders. No similar species occur within its range. Vocalizations include clear whistles and harsh calls.
Identification
Compared to the other orioles of the Lesser Antilles, this oriole spots the most unusual plumage coloration. The Martinique Oriole has mainly black plumage with a reddish-orange belly, and grows to 18–21 cm. The males of this species are slightly brighter than the females. It makes harsh scolding calls, and whistles. Whether females sing or not is currently being researched. It eats fruit from the canopy, berries and various insects, foraging alone, in pairs or with a group of family members. Breeding is generally observed between February–July, however breeding has been recorded in December. It is closely related to several other orioles found in the Caribbean.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Icterus bonana
- Authority
- (Linnaeus, 1766)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Icteridae
- Genus
- Icterus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
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