Audubon's Oriole vs Great-tailed Grackle
Icterus graduacauda compared with Quiscalus mexicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Audubon's Oriole | Great-tailed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus graduacauda | Quiscalus mexicanus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | 33.7 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) | 167.5 g (5.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Audubon's Oriole only
Great-tailed Grackle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Audubon's Oriole
Least Concern
Great-tailed Grackle
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.