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Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Least Concern
Envergadura
18,4 cm
Peso
33,43333333333333 g
Familia
Icteridae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Baltimore Oriole is a migratory oriole that breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central America and northern South America, weighing about 33.4g with a wingspan of 18.4cm. Males display brilliant orange-and-black plumage, while females are more olive-yellow. It weaves elaborate hanging basket nests and feeds on insects, nectar, and fruit.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 18,4 cm 7.2 in
Peso 33,43333333333333 g 1.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-7

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Icteridae (Turpiales del Nuevo Mundo)
Genus Icterus
Especies Icterus galbula

Distribution

Baltimore Oriole has been recorded in 10 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Baltimore Oriole endangered?
The Baltimore Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Baltimore Oriole nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.
How big is the Baltimore Oriole?
The Baltimore Oriole has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 33.43333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Baltimore Oriole belong to?
The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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