Spot-breasted Oriole

Icterus pectoralis

  1. Aves
  2. Songbirds
  3. Blackbirds and Orioles
  4. Icterus

24 cm (9-10") Introduced from Mexico and established in southern Florida. Open woodlands, gardens.

Male: orange or yellow-orange head and underparts. Black back, throat, tail and black spots on breast. Orange-yellow patch on shoulder. White on black wings.

Female: black back, wings and tail. Yellowish head, shoulder patch and underparts. Black spots on breast.

Song: loud and varied piping and whistled notes.

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