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Identification Tips: Length: 8.5 inches Sharply-pointed bill United States range restricted to southern Texas Adult: Bright orange head, underparts, rump and shoulder Small black face patch and throat Black back, wings and tail White edges to wing feathers Immature: Greenish upperparts Yellowish underparts Similar species: The Altamira Oriole is similar to the Hooded Oriole but has an orange shoulder. Immature Altamiras are larger than other orioles.

Scientific Name

Icterus gularis
Common Name
Altamira Oriole
FWS Category
Birds
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