Altamira oriole Icterus gularis

Identification Tips:

• Sharply-pointed bill
• United States range restricted to southern Texas

Adult:

• Bright orange head, underparts, rump and shoulder
• Small black face patch and throat
• Black back, wings and tail
• White edges to wing feathers

Immature:

• Greenish upperparts
• Yellowish underparts

Similar species:

The Altamira Oriole is similar to the Hooded Oriole but has an orange shoulder. Immature Altamiras are larger than other orioles.