Band-tailed Cacique vs Altamira Oriole

Cacicus latirostris compared with Icterus gularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Band-tailed Cacique Altamira Oriole
Scientific Name Cacicus latirostris Icterus gularis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 37.6 cm (14.8 in) 23.3 cm (9.2 in)
Weight 96.15 g (3.39 oz) 55.425 g (1.96 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Band-tailed Cacique only

None

Altamira Oriole only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Band-tailed Cacique

Least Concern

Altamira Oriole

About These Birds

Band-tailed Cacique

The Band-tailed Cacique is a large oriole-family bird of the family Icteridae found in forest edges and clearings in western Amazonia. Weighing about 96.2g with a wingspan of 37.6cm, it has a distinctive pale bill and banded tail. It nests colonially and feeds on fruit, insects, and nectar.

Altamira Oriole

The Altamira Oriole is a striking icterid weighing around 55 g with a 23.3 cm wingspan, native to lowland scrub and riparian woodlands of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. Its brilliant orange-and-black plumage and loud, melodious song make it conspicuous in its habitat.

More Birds to Explore