Baltimore Oriole vs Slender-billed Grackle

Icterus galbula compared with Quiscalus palustris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Baltimore Oriole Slender-billed Grackle
Scientific Name Icterus galbula Quiscalus palustris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Extinct
Length
Wingspan 18.4 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 33.43333333333333 g (1.18 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Baltimore Oriole only

Slender-billed Grackle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Baltimore Oriole

Extinct

Slender-billed Grackle

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.

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