About the Oriole Blackbird
The oriole blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. Its genus, Gymnomystax, is monotypic. It is a medium-sized yellow and black bird found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and swamps.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Gymnomystax mexicanus |
| Species Codes | oribla1, ORBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriole Blackbird belong to?
The Oriole Blackbird (Gymnomystax mexicanus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oriole Blackbird?
The oriole blackbird is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. Its genus, Gymnomystax, is monotypic. It is a medium-sized yellow and black bird found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist l...
Where can I report a Oriole Blackbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriole Blackbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oribla1, or on iNaturalist.
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