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Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have an orange head and body with black wings, tail, and a black mask on the face.

Habitat:

Found in open woodlands from southern Texas through Central America.

Notes:

We didn't see this guy for awhile since he was behind the orange and all that was sticking out was his orange head!

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Altamira Oriole

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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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