About the Yellow-tailed Oriole
The yellow-tailed oriole is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds from southern Mexico to western Peru and northwestern Venezuela; in Peru it also lives in a river valley corridor.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Icterus mesomelas |
| Species Codes | yetori1, YTOR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-tailed Oriole belong to?
The Yellow-tailed Oriole (Icterus mesomelas) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-tailed Oriole?
The yellow-tailed oriole is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds from southern Mexico to western Peru and northwestern Venezuela; in Peru it also lives in a river valley corridor....
Where can I report a Yellow-tailed Oriole sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-tailed Oriole on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetori1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
1,177
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