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Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

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The Hooded Oriole is a slender, medium-sized songbird, with males displaying a vibrant orange or yellow-orange body, a black mask and bib, and black wings with white wing bars. Its long, slender bill is adapted for nectar feeding.
Where to spot
Breeds in the southwestern United States and Mexico, wintering in Mexico and Central America. Found in open woodlands, riparian areas, parks, and suburban gardens, especially with palms or sycamores.
How to spot
Look for its brilliant orange-yellow plumage and black hood, particularly near palm trees. Listen for its varied song, which includes clear whistles and harsh chattering notes.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in its northern range; winter (fall/winter) in Mexico/Central America. Active during morning and late afternoon.
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File:Icterus cucullatus Female.jpg
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File:Icterus cucullatus Male 2.jpg
File:South Padre Island, Hooded Oriole, Icterus cucullatus - female.jpg
File:Hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus) (53463785350).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Icterus cucullatus Female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Icterus cucullatus Immature.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Icterus cucullatus Male 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:South Padre Island, Hooded Oriole, Icterus cucullatus - female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is notable for its preference for nesting in palm trees, weaving its hanging nest onto the underside of a palm frond.
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