Black-cowled Oriole vs Slender-billed Grackle
Icterus prosthemelas compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cowled Oriole | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icterus prosthemelas | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.7 cm (6.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 31.625 g (1.12 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cowled Oriole
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
About These Birds
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.