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Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus nelsoni

Description:

Named for the orange hood on the male, this slender oriole is at home in suburban areas of the southwestern United States. It originally nested in the trees of desert oases, but finds ornamental trees suitable.

Notes:

First year bird without the richer yellow-orange coloration of the adult and black wings and tail.


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4 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 months ago

Impressive pose,

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 months ago

I love when these birds come back in the Spring.

DonnaPomeroy
DonnaPomeroy 11 months ago

Thanks Alice.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 months ago

Good picture!

Hayward, California, USA

Lat: 37.64, Long: -121.99

Spotted on Jun 23, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012

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