Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
The Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus) is a common new world blackbirds, troupials, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 24 g. The hooded oriole is a medium-sized New World oriole.
About the Hooded Oriole
The hooded oriole is a medium-sized New World oriole. The male of this species ranges in color from a bright orange to a paler yellow, with a black back, face, tail and bib, with the wing containing two white bars. The female is more of an olive color with some yellow accents.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Hooded Oriole look like?
- The hooded oriole is a medium-sized New World oriole.
- How big is a Hooded Oriole?
- The Hooded Oriole is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see a Hooded Oriole?
- The Hooded Oriole occurs in 5 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
- What birds look similar to a Hooded Oriole?
- The Hooded Oriole is most easily confused with the Altamira Oriole, the Streak-backed Oriole and the Yellow-backed Oriole.
- Is the Hooded Oriole endangered?
- The Hooded Oriole is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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