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Icterus cucullatus nelsoni
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.
First year bird without the richer yellow-orange coloration of the adult and black wings and tail.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012
4 Comments
Impressive pose,
I love when these birds come back in the Spring.
Thanks Alice.
Good picture!