Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

ALOR

Code 6

ICTGUL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Yellow-orange with red wash.
Forehead Color: Yellow-orange with red wash.
Nape Color: Yellow-orange
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 23-25 cm (9-10 in)
Weight: 60 g (2.1 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Orange, Black
Underparts: Yellow-orange
Upperparts: Black with yellow-orange rump.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 34-38 cm (13.5-15 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Tipped
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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