Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

BAOR

Code 6

ICTGAL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 18-21 cm (7-8.25 in)
Weight: 34 g (1.2 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Orange, Black
Underparts: Orange-yellow
Upperparts: Black with orange-yellow rump.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 29-32 cm (11.25-12.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black and orange-yellow.
Under Tail: Black and orange-yellow.
Leg Color: Gray

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