About the Orange-backed Troupial
The orange-backed troupial is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in Guyana, Brazil, Paraguay, and eastern Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. It is closely related to the Venezuelan troupial and Campo troupial, and at one time, all three were considered to be the same species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus croconotus |
| Species Codes | orbtro3, OBTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-backed Troupial belong to?
The Orange-backed Troupial (Icterus croconotus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-backed Troupial?
The orange-backed troupial is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in Guyana, Brazil, Paraguay, and eastern Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. It is closely related to the Venezuelan troupial and Campo troupial, and at one time, all three were considered to be the same species....
Where can I report a Orange-backed Troupial sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-backed Troupial on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbtro3, or on iNaturalist.
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