Altamira Oriole

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
23,3 cm
Gewicht
55,425 g
Familie
Icteridae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

Über uns

The Altamira Oriole is a striking icterid weighing around 55 g with a 23.3 cm wingspan, native to lowland scrub and riparian woodlands of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. Its brilliant orange-and-black plumage and loud, melodious song make it conspicuous in its habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Gewicht 55,425 g 1.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days.

Gelegegröße

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Icteridae (Neuwelt-Stärlinge)
Genus Icterus
Arten Icterus gularis

Distribution

Altamira Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Altamira Oriole endangered?
The Altamira Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Altamira Oriole nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days.
How big is the Altamira Oriole?
The Altamira Oriole has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 55.425 g.
What order and family does the Altamira Oriole belong to?
The Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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