Icterus spurius ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: ICTERIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Kevin T. Karlson
The smallest North American oriole, the Orchard Oriole is found nesting in shade trees along streams, rivers and lakes, and on farms and parklands. The rich chestnut color of the adult male can be so dark that he may appear all black before you get your binoculars on him.
Song a rich, whistled warbling with some guttural notes, ending with a slurred "wheer." Calls include a soft "chuk" and a rapid chatter.