Fauna
Bird · GBIF taxon 2484340

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Baltimore 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 →
Key facts
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
Classification
  1. OrderPasseriformes
  2. FamilyIcteridae
  3. GenusIcterus
  4. SpeciesIcterus galbula
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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