Audubon's Oriole vs Russet-backed Oropendola

Icterus graduacauda compared with Psarocolius angustifrons

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Audubon's Oriole Russet-backed Oropendola
Scientific Name Icterus graduacauda Psarocolius angustifrons
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 17.4 cm (6.9 in) 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 41.550000000000004 g (1.47 oz) 281.5 g (9.93 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Audubon's Oriole only

None

Russet-backed Oropendola only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Audubon's Oriole

Least Concern

Russet-backed Oropendola

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.

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