Bird · GBIF taxon 2484340
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbulaBaltimore Orioles are slender canopy birds known for bright orange and black adult males and woven hanging nests. Females and immature birds are yellower, with variable dark markings and two pale wing bars.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- caterpillars
- beetles
- spiders
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- tree-climbing snakes
ThreatsWindow collisions, pesticide exposure, and loss of stopover and winter habitat
HabitatsOpen deciduous woods, river groves, parks, orchards, and leafy neighborhoods
Life spanCommonly several years, with some wild birds recorded beyond ten years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyIcteridae
- GenusIcterus
- SpeciesIcterus galbula
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Watch from below without lingering near a hanging nest.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Rich whistles from high foliage can locate a bird before it appears.
- Look: Search outer canopy branches for orange plumage or a pouch-shaped nest.
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