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Yellow-backed Oriole
Icterus chrysater
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.2 cm
Weight
50.800000000000004 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus chrysater) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.2 cm and a weight of 50.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 50.800000000000004 g | 1.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Icterus |
| Species | Icterus chrysater |
Distribution
Yellow-backed Oriole has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-backed Oriole endangered?
The Yellow-backed Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-backed Oriole nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Yellow-backed Oriole?
The Yellow-backed Oriole has a wingspan of 19.2 cm, weight of 50.800000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-backed Oriole belong to?
The Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus chrysater) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Icteridae family
Altamira Oriole
Icterus gularis
Least Concern
Audubon's Oriole
Icterus graduacauda
Least Concern
Austral Blackbird
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Least Concern
Bahama Oriole
Icterus northropi
Endangered
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Least Concern
Band-tailed Cacique
Cacicus latirostris
Least Concern
Bar-winged Oriole
Icterus maculialatus
Least Concern
Baudo Oropendola
Psarocolius cassini
Vulnerable