About the Orange Oriole
The orange oriole is a small bird species with orange feathers native to the Icteridae family in the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a slender body, long wings, and a pointed beak. Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail. The orange oriole is known for its song and can be found in forests and gardens. They have a diverse diet that contributes to their color. According to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World, they have suggested that this species might be better named the "Yucatan Oriole" because they are only found in Southeast Mexico. This species is not endangered and least threatened.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus auratus |
| Species Codes | oraori1, ORAO, OROR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange Oriole belong to?
The Orange Oriole (Icterus auratus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange Oriole?
The orange oriole is a small bird species with orange feathers native to the Icteridae family in the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a slender body, long wings, and a pointed beak. Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail. The orange oriole is known for its son...
Where can I report a Orange Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oraori1, or on iNaturalist.