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Orchard Oriole (immature male)
Icterus spurius
33.1524, -97.0183
Field Notes
Description:
Similar to adult female. First-year male yellow like female but with black throat patch and occasionally some chestnut feathers on body.
Habitat:
In the tree tops in a riparian meadow. May be the same bird that was in the garden bathing earlier in the day.
PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23309104
Notes:
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.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 13, 2013
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