About the Puerto Rican Oriole
The Puerto Rican oriole, or calandria is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, and genus Icterus or New World blackbirds. This species is a part of a subgroup of orioles that includes the North American orchard oriole, Icterus spurius, and the hooded oriole, Icterus cucullatus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus portoricensis |
| Species Codes | graori4, PROR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Oriole belong to?
The Puerto Rican Oriole (Icterus portoricensis) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Oriole?
The Puerto Rican oriole, or calandria is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, and genus Icterus or New World blackbirds. This species is a part of a subgroup of orioles that includes the North American orchard oriole, Icterus spurius, and the hooded oriole, Icterus cucullatus....
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code graori4, or on iNaturalist.
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