Martinique Oriole

Icterus bonana

Vulnerable · IUCN Red List

VUVulnerableEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 29 g

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Compared to the other orioles of the Lesser Antilles, this oriole spots the most unusual plumage coloration. The Martinique oriole has mainly black plumage with a reddish-orange belly, and grows to 18–21 cm. The males of this species are slightly brighter than the females. It makes harsh scolding calls, and whistles. Whether females sing or not is currently being researched. It eats fruit from the canopy, berries and various insects, foraging alone, in pairs or with a group of family members. Breeding is generally observed between February–July, however breeding has been recorded in December.

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When to see the Martinique Oriole

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Martinique Oriole

Regular range

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About the Martinique Oriole

The Martinique oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to Martinique, French West Indies. Martinique is a part of the Lesser Antilles, and is located in the Eastern Caribbean.

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