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Black-cowled Oriole

Icterus prosthemelas · Species of bird (Icterus prosthemelas) in Central America
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
bkcori, BCOR

About the Black-cowled Oriole

The black-cowled oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is common and widespread in the Caribbean lowlands and foothills from southern Mexico to western Panama. It lives primarily in humid or semihumid forest, as well as in clearings, along forest edges, in plantations, in semi-open areas with scattered trees and bushes, and in gardens. The adult male is black, with yellow on the belly, shoulder, rump, wing lining, and crissum. The female's plumage varies depending on location. In the south of its range, it is similar to that of the male. In the north, its crown and upperparts are olive-yellow, while its face, throat, upper breast, wings, and tail are black.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTroupials and Allies (Icteridae)
SpeciesIcterus prosthemelas
Species Codesbkcori, BCOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Black-cowled Oriole belong to?

The Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus prosthemelas) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Black-cowled Oriole?

The black-cowled oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is common and widespread in the Caribbean lowlands and foothills from southern Mexico to western Panama. It lives primarily in humid or semihumid forest, as well as in clearings, along forest edges, in plantations, in semi-open...

Where can I report a Black-cowled Oriole sighting?

You can log sightings of Black-cowled Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcori, or on iNaturalist.