Audubon's Oriole vs Black-cowled Oriole
Icterus graduacauda compared with Icterus prosthemelas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Audubon's Oriole | Black-cowled Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus graduacauda | Icterus prosthemelas |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | 16.7 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) | 31.625 g (1.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Audubon's Oriole
Black-cowled Oriole
About These Birds
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.
Black-cowled Oriole
The Black-cowled Oriole is a medium-sized, boldly colored oriole of humid lowland forests and forest edges in Central America, from eastern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, with male showing a mostly black hood contrasting with yellow underparts and rump. It inhabits forest edges, gardens, and tall secondary vegetation, feeding on nectar, fruits, and large insects.