Black-backed Oriole vs Altamira Oriole
Icterus abeillei comparé à Icterus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-backed Oriole | Altamira Oriole |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Icterus abeillei | Icterus gularis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) | 23,3 cm (9.2 in) |
| Poids | 34,0 g (1.20 oz) | 55,425 g (1.96 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-backed Oriole
Least Concern
Altamira Oriole
About These Birds
Black-backed Oriole
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.
Altamira Oriole
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.