Black-cowled Oriole
Icterus prosthemelas
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 16,7 cm | 6.6 in |
| Gewicht | 31,625 g | 1.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Icteridae (Neuwelt-Stärlinge) |
| Genus | Icterus |
| Arten | Icterus prosthemelas |
Distribution
Black-cowled Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Icteridae family