Altamira Oriole

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Least Concern
Envergadura
23,3 cm
Peso
55,425 g
Familia
Icteridae
Orden
Passeriformes

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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
Envergadura 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Peso 55,425 g 1.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-4

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Altamira Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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