Black-backed Oriole
Icterus abeillei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="icterus-abeillei"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-backed Oriole (Icterus abeillei) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 34 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-backed Oriole is a colorful icterid endemic to the pine-oak forests of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Sierra Madre del Sur in central Mexico. Males have a brilliant orange body with a black back, wings, and tail. It feeds on nectar, insects, and fruit in forest canopy and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 34.0 g | 1.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Icterus |
| Species | Icterus abeillei |
Distribution
Black-backed Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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