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.

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