Black-backed Oriole vs Altamira Oriole
Icterus abeillei compared with Icterus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Oriole | Altamira Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus abeillei | Icterus gularis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) |
| Weight | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) | 55.425 g (1.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Oriole
Least Concern
Altamira Oriole
About These Birds
Black-backed Oriole
The Black-backed Oriole is a colorful icterid endemic to the pine-oak forests of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Sierra Madre del Sur in central Mexico. Males have a brilliant orange body with a black back, wings, and tail. It feeds on nectar, insects, and fruit in forest canopy and edges.
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.