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Bar-winged Oriole
Icterus maculialatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.2 cm
Weight
45.0 g
Family
Icteridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bar-winged Oriole is a colorful oriole of the family Icteridae found in highland pine-oak forests of Guatemala and El Salvador. Weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, the male has black-and-yellow plumage with distinctive white wing-bars. It inhabits montane forest canopy where it feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 45.0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Icterus |
| Species | Icterus maculialatus |
Distribution
Bar-winged Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-winged Oriole endangered?
The Bar-winged Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bar-winged Oriole?
The Bar-winged Oriole has a wingspan of 19.2 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Bar-winged Oriole belong to?
The Bar-winged Oriole (Icterus maculialatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.
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