Baltimore Oriole vs Audubon's Oriole
Icterus galbula compared with Icterus graduacauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baltimore Oriole | Audubon's Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus galbula | Icterus graduacauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 33.43333333333333 g (1.18 oz) | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Baltimore Oriole
Audubon's Oriole
About These Birds
Baltimore Oriole
The Baltimore Oriole is a migratory oriole that breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central America and northern South America, weighing about 33.4g with a wingspan of 18.4cm. Males display brilliant orange-and-black plumage, while females are more olive-yellow. It weaves elaborate hanging basket nests and feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit.
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.