Tricolored Blackbird vs Audubon's Oriole
Agelaius tricolor compared with Icterus graduacauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Blackbird | Audubon's Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius tricolor | Icterus graduacauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 59.86666666666667 g (2.11 oz) | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Tricolored Blackbird
Audubon's Oriole
About These Birds
Tricolored Blackbird
The Tricolored Blackbird, <em>Agelaius tricolor</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, and is endemic to the Pacific Coast of North America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is closely associated with wetland habitats, where it forms some of the largest colonial breeding aggregations of any North American bird. Its range is largely restricted to California and small portions of adjacent states and Baja California, Mexico. The Tricolored …
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.