Bird · GBIF taxon 5229935
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spuriusThe Orchard Oriole is a small, slender songbird; adult males are black with deep chestnut underparts, while females are yellow-green. It forages actively among leaves and often suspends beneath twigs to reach food.
Canopy SongbirdWoven NestLong-distance Migrant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Hawks
- Snakes
- Domestic cats
ThreatsTree and shrub loss, pesticides, collisions, and habitat loss along migration routes
HabitatsOpen woodland, orchards, river edges, parks, and scattered shade trees
Life spanUsually several years; some individuals exceed 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyIcteridae
- SpeciesIcterus spurius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe from below and leave hanging nests undisturbed.
Responsible observation
- Size: Look for a notably small, slim oriole among foliage.
- Color: Adult males pair black upperparts with rich chestnut below.
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