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Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularisOrder: PASSERIFORMESFamily: Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Breeding Location:

Forest



Breeding Type:

Monogamous, Solitary nester



Breeding Population:

Yes but uncommon



Egg Color:

White heavily marked with brown



Number of Eggs:

3 - 4



Incubation Days:

12 - 14



Egg Incubator:

Female



Nest Material:

Grasses and plant fiber.



Migration:

Nonmigratory



Splitbar

Overview

Altamira Oriole: Largest North American oriole, bright yellow-orange body, black back, mask, bib, and tail. Bill is black. Wings are black with white bar and feather edges. Gray legs and feet. Feeds on caterpillars, insects, fruits, and berries. Swift, strong flight on rapid wing beats.

Range and Habitat

Altamira Oriole: Native of Mexico; has small range in the southern tip of Texas. Preferred habitats include riparian woodlands, open woodlands, arid scrub, and mesquite in the lower Rio Grande Valley of southeastern Texas.

Breeding and Nesting

Altamira Oriole: Three to four white eggs heavily marked with brown are laid in a fibrous nest made of grass and plant materials, and suspended from a tree branch or utility wire. Incubation ranges from 12 to 14 days and is carried out by the female.

Foraging and Feeding

Altamira Oriole: Feeds on insect, spiders, and fruits such as figs and berries.

Readily Eats

Suet, Jelly, Orange Halves, Raisins

Vocalization

Altamira Oriole: Song is rapid series of 2 to 4 clear, flutelike whistles "chee-choo." Call is a nasal "yehuk."

Similar Species

Altamira Oriole: Hooded Oriole Breeding Adult has a smaller bill and white, not yellow, shoulder patches.

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Family Orioles and Blackbirds (Icteridae)_blue
Species Icterus gularis
Length9 - 10 Inches
Wingspan14.25 Inches

Altamira Oriole

Altamira Oriole: Largest North American oriole, bright yellow-orange body, black back, mask, bib, and tail. Bill is black. Wings are black with white bar and feather edges. Gray legs and feet. Feeds on caterpillars, insects, fruits, and berries. Swift, strong flight on rapid wing beats.

● Song: "chee-choo", "yehuk"

● Foraging & Feeding: Altamira Oriole: Feeds on insect, spiders, and fruits such as figs and berries.

● Breeding & nesting: Altamira Oriole: Three to four white eggs heavily marked with brown are laid in a fibrous nest made of grass and plant materials, and suspended from a tree branch or utility wire. Incubation ranges from 12 to 14 days and is carried out by the female.

● Similar species: Altamira Oriole: Hooded Oriole Breeding Adult has a smaller bill and white, not yellow, shoulder patches.

Flight Pattern

Swift flight with rapid wing beats.
Altamira Oriole Breeding: Male
● Range & Habitat: Altamira Oriole: Native of Mexico; has small range in the southern tip of Texas. Preferred habitats include riparian woodlands, open woodlands, arid scrub, and mesquite in the lower Rio Grande Valley of southeastern Texas.
BreedingMonogamous, Solitary nester
PopulationYes but uncommon
MigrationNonmigratory
Weight2.1 Ounces