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Hooded Oriole Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    Hooded Orioles are fairly large songbirds with longer and more delicate bodies than other orioles. They also have long rounded tails and longish necks. The bill is curved slightly downward, more so than in most other orioles.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a House Finch, smaller than a Western Kingbird.

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    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 7.1-7.9 in (18-20 cm)
      • Weight: 0.8 oz (24 g)
      • Wingspan: 9.1-11.0 in (23-28 cm)

Regional Differences

Males in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States tend to be more yellow, while males in south Texas and eastern Mexico are more orange.