Red-shouldered Blackbird vs Audubon's Oriole
Agelaius assimilis compared with Icterus graduacauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Blackbird | Audubon's Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius assimilis | Icterus graduacauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 44.75 g (1.58 oz) | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-shouldered Blackbird
Audubon's Oriole
About These Birds
Red-shouldered Blackbird
The Red-shouldered Blackbird, <em>Agelaius assimilis</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae and inhabits wetland environments in Cuba, where it is endemic. This species builds cup-type nests, typically woven among reeds or emergent aquatic vegetation in marshes and wetland margins. Clutch sizes range from 2 to 3 eggs. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though the common name references the red shoulder patches, or epaulettes, characteristic of males in the genus Agelaius, which are …
Audubon's Oriole
Audubon's Oriole is a strikingly colored blackbird found in dense woodland and thorn forest along the US-Mexico border region. Weighing about 41.6g with a wingspan of 17.4cm, it has a black head and tail contrasting with yellow body plumage. It forages for insects, nectar, and fruit and is notable for its rich, melodic whistled song.