Hooded oriole

Icterus cucullatus

The hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus) is a medium-sized New World oriole.

Family: Icteridae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Hooded oriole

About the Hooded oriole

The hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus) 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.

Fun Facts About Hooded 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.

Conservation Status

The Hooded oriole is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyIcteridae
GenusIcterus
SpeciesIcterus cucullatus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Hooded oriole

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Related Species

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