Streak-backed Oriole

Icterus pustulatus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

SBAO

Code 6

ICTPUS

ITIS

HEAD

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

BODY

Length Range: 19-23 cm (7.5-9 in)
Weight: 37 g (1.3 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Orange, Black
Underparts: Bright orange
Upperparts: Bright orange with black spotting on upper back.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift strong direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 30-34 cm (12-13.5 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Streaked
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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