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Variable oriole

Icterus pyrrhopterus

Description:

Spotted in Maldonado, Uruguay. The variable oriole is a species of bird in the Icteridae family. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the epaulet oriole. It feeds on nectar and insects. The rufous shoulders are often concealed when perching.

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remco.douma
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remco.douma

Maldonado, Uruguay

Spotted on Dec 17, 2014
Submitted on Dec 21, 2014

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