Altamira Oriole

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Least Concern
Envergadura
23,3 cm
Peso
55,425 g
Família
Icteridae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days.

Tamanho da postura

3-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)
Genus Icterus
Espécies Icterus gularis

Distribution

Altamira Oriole has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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