Orange Oriole

Icterus auratus

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John James Audubon, Birds of America (1827-1838). Public domain.

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About the Orange Oriole

The orange oriole (Icterus auratus) is a small bird species with orange feathers native to the Icteridae family in the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a slender body, long wings, and a pointed beak. Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail. The orange oriole is known for its song and can be found in forests and gardens. They have a diverse diet that contributes to their color. According to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World, they have suggested that this species might be better named the "Yucatan Oriole" because they are only found in Southeast Mexico. This species is not endangered and least threatened.

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Classification

Scientific name: Icterus auratus
Family: Troupials and Allies
Order: Passeriformes

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