Baltimore Oriole

The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small icterid blackbird common in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird. Baltimore orioles don't typically live in dense forests; instead, they are frequently seen perched high on big, green deciduous trees. The species has been spotted in open woods, forest edges, partially forested wetlands, and tree stands near rivers throughout the summer and migration. They may reproduce in a range of secondary habitats thanks to their high adaptability. As long as they keep their woodlots, they can now be found in orchards, farming, urban parks, and suburban environments. They spend the winter on Mexico's blossoming canopy trees, frequently above coffee plantations in the shade.

The underparts, shoulder patch, and rump of the adult male are orange; some birds have a very deep blazing orange color, while others have a yellowish-orange color. The male's remaining feathers are all black. The adult female has dull orange-yellow coloration on the breast and belly and a yellow-brown upper body with darker wings. The juvenile oriole resembles the adult female because males don't develop adult plumage until the fall of their second year.