About the Altamira Oriole
The Altamira oriole is a New World oriole. The bird is widespread in subtropical lowlands of the Mexican Gulf Coast and northern Central America, the Pacific coast and inland. They have since spread to southern Texas, but this was not until 1939.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus gularis |
| Species Codes | altori, ALOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Altamira Oriole belong to?
The Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Altamira Oriole?
The Altamira oriole is a New World oriole. The bird is widespread in subtropical lowlands of the Mexican Gulf Coast and northern Central America, the Pacific coast and inland. They have since spread to southern Texas, but this was not until 1939....
Where can I report a Altamira Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Altamira Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code altori, or on iNaturalist.
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