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Icterus galbula
Orange body and breast, black head, black and white wings. a little smaller than a cardinal
We have never seen a bird like this at our house in Victoria, TX. We think that possibly the fact that we have numerous bird feeders and bird baths set up and the severe drought and devastating fires in Texas may have brought so many varieties to our home this year.
Spotted on Sep 16, 2011
Submitted on Sep 17, 2011
7 Comments
I had no idea they came that far south. How cool - nice pic!
Thanks Sarah. I don't think I was even aware there was a place for scientific name and reference info. I hope I remember that for future uploads. Thanks for doing it for me on this photo! (I'm just now seeing your comment)
I have updated this spotting with the scientific name and reference information. If you need any help finding this information in the future, please let me know!
fantastic bird
THAT'S why I saw one on my hummingbird feeder. Thanks
I agree with 8BitFinch. This is an adult male Baltimore Oriole. It looks like you're within their winter range. Baltimore Orioles love orange halves, grape jelly, and nectar from oriole nectar feeders. They'll drink from hummingbird feeders if the holes are big enough. Nice picture and good for you for putting out food and water. The drought here in the Western U.S. is so hard on the birds!
Beautiful bird.