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Icterus cucullatus
"The adult male has an orange head with black on the face and throat; they are black on the back, wings and tail, orange on the underparts." - Wikipedia
On an Avocado and palm tree in backyard. "Their breeding habitat is open areas with trees, especially palms, across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. These birds migrate in flocks south to Mexico's southwestern coast; they are permanent residents in Baja California Sur, the Mexican east coast, and Belize." - Wikipedia
"They forage in trees and shrubs, also feeding from flowers. Because it pierces the base of the flower, it does not assist in pollination. These birds mainly eat insects, nectar and fruit, and will also visit hummingbird feeders." - Wikipedia
Spotted on May 23, 2012
Submitted on May 23, 2012
2 Comments
I agree! He definitely sticks out among the other birds in the yard.
Handsome fellow!!