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Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Medium oriole with bright orange-yellow head and nape, and black back, face, throat, and upper breast. Bill is slightly decurved. Black wings have two white bars. Tail is black. Forages in trees and bushes. Eats insects, caterpillars, and nectar. Strong direct flight.

Habitat:

Yard overlooking undeveloped brushy canyon.

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