Black-backed Oriole vs Altamira Oriole

Icterus abeillei в сравнении с Icterus gularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Black-backed Oriole Altamira Oriole
Научное название Icterus abeillei Icterus gularis
Отряд Passeriformes Passeriformes
Семейство Icteridae Icteridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 20,4 cm (8.0 in) 23,3 cm (9.2 in)
Масса 34,0 g (1.20 oz) 55,425 g (1.96 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Black-backed Oriole only

Нет

Altamira Oriole only

Охранный статус

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.

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