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Orchard Oriole (male)

Icterus spurius

Photo by Ajwerko
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Description:

The smallest North American oriole, the Orchard Oriole is found nesting in shade trees along streams, rivers and lakes, and on farms and parklands. The rich chestnut color of the adult male can be so dark that he may appear all black before you get your binoculars on him.

Habitat:

Spotted this oriole on my farm in the woods next to a pond.

Reference Links:

Orchard Oriole, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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