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Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

The 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
Orchard Oriole reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyCaterpillars, 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
Classification
  1. FamilyIcteridae
  2. SpeciesIcterus spurius
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
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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