About the Baltimore Oriole
The Baltimore oriole is a small icterid blackbird common in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird. It received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of 17th-century Lord Baltimore. Observations of interbreeding between the Baltimore oriole and the western Bullock's oriole Icterus bullockii, led to both being classified as a single species, called the northern oriole, from 1973 to 1995. Research by James Rising, a professor of zoology at the University of Toronto, and others showed that the two birds actually did not interbreed significantly.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus galbula |
| Species Codes | balori, BAOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baltimore Oriole belong to?
The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Baltimore Oriole?
The Baltimore oriole is a small icterid blackbird common in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird. It received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of 17th-century Lord Baltimore. Observations of interbreeding between the Baltimore oriole and t...
Where can I report a Baltimore Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Baltimore Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balori, or on iNaturalist.