Baltimore Oriole

Overview

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is a species of Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A brilliant orange-and-black bird that weaves a remarkable hanging pouch nest; a canopy bird of eastern North American woodlands; winters in the tropics; named for the colors of a noble family's coat of arms.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Icterus; binomial: Icterus galbula; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 17-22cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to Colombia and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.