Audubon's Oriole (us-RGV)
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Regional Information
Range, Abundance, and Seasonal Variations
Audubon's Oriole is a Tamaulipan Brushlands or South Texas Specialty. It is found only in the Upper Rio Grande Valley within the USA, where it is found year-round and is generally uncommon within this area. Its range extends south into Mexico.
Directions and Maps
Audubon's Oriole is an upper Valley and ranchland specialty. It's easiest to find at Salineno, Chapeno and upriver.
General Information
Size
Length: ??cm (??in), Wingspan: ??cm (??in)
Field Marks
Sharply-pointed bill. Male: Black head, wings and tail. White edges to wing feathers. Yellow back, rump, breast, belly and shoulder. Female: Plumage similar to male but duller. Juvenile: Similar to female but lacks black head.
Similar species
The Audubon's Oriole is similar to the Scott's Oriole but has a yellow, not black back. Other yellow orioles lack the black head of the Audubon's Oriole.
Sounds
Feeding & Behavior
Habitat & Nesting
Range
United States range restricted to southern Texas.
Resources
