Audubon's oriole
Icterus graduacauda
Audubon's oriole (Icterus graduacauda), formerly known as the black-headed oriole, is a New World passerine inhabiting the forests and thickets of southeastern Texas and the Mexican coast.
About the Audubon's oriole
Audubon's oriole (Icterus graduacauda), formerly known as the black-headed oriole, is a New World passerine inhabiting the forests and thickets of southeastern Texas and the Mexican coast. It is the only species to have a black hood and yellow body. It is divided into four subspecies and two allopatric breeding ranges. The westernmost range extends from Nayarit south to southern Oaxaca, whereas the eastern range stretches from the lower Rio Grande valley to northern Querétaro. The most common in the western range are the subspecies I. g. dickeyae and I. g. nayaritensis; I. g. graduacauda and I. g. audubonii can be found in the eastern range. Like most Central American birds, it is not a migratory species and does not display significant sexual dimorphism. DNA analysis of the ND2 and cyt-b
Fun Facts About Audubon's oriole
- Like most Central American birds, it is not a migratory species and does not display significant sexual dimorphism.
- It is the only species to have a black hood and yellow body.
- It is divided into four subspecies and two allopatric breeding ranges.
- DNA analysis of the ND2 and cyt-b genes strongly suggests that I.
Conservation Status
The Audubon's oriole is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Icteridae |
| Genus | Icterus |
| Species | Icterus graduacauda |
Range & Habitat
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