Audubon's Oriole vs Slender-billed Grackle
Icterus graduacauda compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Audubon's Oriole | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus graduacauda | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Audubon's Oriole
Extinct
Slender-billed 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.