Orange Oriole

Icterus auratus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
oraori1, ORAO, OROR

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTroupials and Allies (Icteridae)
SpeciesIcterus auratus
Species Codesoraori1, 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.