Isabela Oriole

Oriolus isabellae · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
isaori1, ISOR

About the Isabela Oriole

The Isabela oriole is a species of the oriole family endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. It is an oriole identified by its yellowish green plumage and a very large gray bill. This species was presumed to be extinct for many years until its rediscovery in December 1993 near Diffun, Quirino, and in Mansarong in September 1994. Additional sightings were made in San Mariano, Isabela. and Baggao, Cagayan Valley It It is found in moist lowland forest up to 440 masl. It is critically endangered with estimates of just 50 to 250 mature individuals remaining. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyOld World Orioles (Oriolidae)
SpeciesOriolus isabellae
Species Codesisaori1, ISOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Isabela Oriole belong to?

The Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Isabela Oriole?

The Isabela oriole is a species of the oriole family endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. It is an oriole identified by its yellowish green plumage and a very large gray bill. This species was presumed to be extinct for many years until its rediscovery in December 1993 near Diffun, Quirino, and in M...

Where can I report a Isabela Oriole sighting?

You can log sightings of Isabela Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code isaori1, or on iNaturalist.