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Black-backed Oriole

Icterus abeillei

Least Concern
Envergure
20,4 cm
Poids
34,0 g
Famille
Icteridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-backed Oriole (Icterus abeillei) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 34 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-backed Oriole is a colorful icterid endemic to the pine-oak forests of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Sierra Madre del Sur in central Mexico. Males have a brilliant orange body with a black back, wings, and tail. It feeds on nectar, insects, and fruit in forest canopy and edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Poids 34,0 g 1.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)
Genus Icterus
Espèces Icterus abeillei

Distribution

Black-backed Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-backed Oriole endangered?
The Black-backed Oriole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-backed Oriole?
The Black-backed Oriole has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 34.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Oriole belong to?
The Black-backed Oriole (Icterus abeillei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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