Black-backed oriole

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Black-backed oriole is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-backed Oriole (Icterus abeillei) is a species of bird in the Icteridae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Icterus abeillei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. Stub icon This Icteridae-related article is a stub. More

Black-backed Oriole thus recalled that of Black-headed Grosbeak. The lower breast and belly were a lighter yellow color, contrasting with extensive black on the sides and flanks. The wings were patterned identically to that of adult male Bullock's Orioles, showing a large white wing panel on the greater coverts and conspicuous white fringes on the tertials and secondaries. More

related to the Black-backed Oriole of Mexico, according to one mitochondrial DNA study. The genetic relationships between oriole species are the subject of continuing research. The westward range movement of Baltimore Orioles is considered to be the result of suitable habitat created as European settlers planted trees on their farms. With the advent of modern agriculture and the plowing of the prairies, Baltimore Orioles have continued to expand west along streams and rivers. More

male Black-backed Oriole discovered in Smuggler's Gulch in the Tijuana River Valley right on the Mexican border. I take the long drive south and arrive early and join the twenty or so birders looking for the oriole. Amongst the many Bullock's, I soon see the male Scott's Oriole that the Black-backed has been associating with and also a male Northern Cardinal. More