Bar-winged Oriole vs Slender-billed Grackle
Icterus maculialatus compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-winged Oriole | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus maculialatus | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-winged Oriole
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
About These Birds
Bar-winged Oriole
The Bar-winged Oriole is a colorful oriole of the family Icteridae found in highland pine-oak forests of Guatemala and El Salvador. Weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, the male has black-and-yellow plumage with distinctive white wing-bars. It inhabits montane forest canopy where it feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit.