Altamira Oriole Photo Gallery
Adult
The largest oriole in the U.S. with a stout and pointed bill. Males and females look similar and are bright orange overall with a black throat, mask, tail, and upper back.
© Matt Stenger / Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 18, 2011Adult
A large oriole with a stout, pointed bill. Bright orange overall with a black throat, mask, tail, and upper back. Year-round resident primarily in Mexico and Central America.
© Daniel Grossi / Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 10, 2019Immature
Found in dry woodlands, open areas with scattered trees, and arid scrublands.
© Timothy Barksdale / Macaulay LibraryTexas, January 01, 2001Not all videos have soundAdult
Like many other orioles, Altamira Oriole also visit fruit feeders. This video has no audio.
© Timothy Barksdale / Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 01, 1995Not all videos have soundHabitat
Found in areas with scattered trees and open riparian woodlands.
© Ulysses Ortiz / Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 16, 2018Compare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
Troupials and Allies(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Icteridae)
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