Spot-breasted Oriole

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Spot-breasted Oriole by Juan Carlos Vindas

Orioles

Spot-breasted OrioleIcterus pectoralis

ORDER: Passeriformes
FAMILY: Icteridae

HabitatTowns
FoodFruit
NestingTree
BehaviorFoliage Gleaner
ConservationLow Concern

Basic Description

A native of southern Mexico and Central America, the Spot-breasted Oriole was introduced into the Miami area of southern Florida in the late 1940s. Never numerous, it has become a relatively common suburban nester throughout several counties.

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Year-roundBreedingMigrationNonbreeding

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Other Names

Turpial Pechipinto (Spanish)
Oriole maculé (French)

Cool Facts
- The female Spot-breasted Oriole often sings. Her song is usually simpler and has a thinner tone than the male's song.
- Unlike most North American orioles where the males are bright and the females are dull, both sexes of the Spot-breasted Oriole are bright and look alike. This pattern of sexes looking alike and colorful is common in tropical orioles.