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Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

The adult male Orchard Oriole is a dark rust color with a black hood on the head, and the female is pale yellow all over.

Habitat:

Seen in open woodlands in a mixed oak/pine forested area.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Tom15
Both are nice birds, and the females do look a lot alike. Up here Orchard Orioles are uncommon and Summer Tanagers are strays. Nice spotting!
AshleyT
Yes, I think you're right :) This was my first time to see Orchard Orioles, and only my second time to Summer Tanagers, both of which were everywhere. I had no idea what the female Oriole looked like, never crossed my mind it could have been that! Thanks :)
Tom15
Nice shot Ashley! I think the female might just be another Orchard Oriole. It looks like there's wing bars on her.

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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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