Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Physical Characteristics
Size
6.7-7.5 inches
Wingspan
9.1-11.8 inches
Weight
1.1-1.4 oz
Plumage
Males: brilliant orange with black head, back, wings. Females: yellowish with gray-brown
Distinctive Features
Males: brilliant orange with black head
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Open woodlands, parks, shade trees, orchards
🍽️ Diet
Insects, fruit, nectar, jelly at feeders
🦅 Behavior
Builds intricate hanging nests, melodious singer, attracted to orange halves
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant - winters in Central/South America
🎵 Sounds
Rich whistled song, rattling chatter
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Baltimore Orioles have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 6.7-7.5 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Baltimore Oriole sound like?
Baltimore Orioles make Rich whistled song, rattling chatter. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Baltimore Orioles live?
Baltimore Orioles inhabit open woodlands, parks, shade trees, orchards. Long-distance migrant - winters in Central/South America
What do Baltimore Orioles eat?
The diet of Baltimore Orioles consists primarily of insects, fruit, nectar, jelly at feeders. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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