New World Blackbirds, Troupials, and Allies
Orange Oriole
Icterus auratus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- New World Blackbirds, Troupials, and Allies (Icteridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The orange oriole (Icterus auratus) is a small bird species with orange feathers native to the Icteridae family in the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a slender body, long wings, and a pointed beak. Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail. The orange oriole is known for its song and can be found in forests and gardens.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Mexico (arid Yucatan Peninsula).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Orange oriole
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
