Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

HOOR

Code 6

ICTCUC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Orange-yellow
Forehead Color: Orange-yellow
Nape Color: Orange-yellow
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 18-20 cm (7-8 in)
Weight: 23 g (0.8 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Black, Yellow
Underparts: Orange-yellow
Upperparts: Black with orange-yellow rump.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Rapidly beating wings., Strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 29-30 cm (11.25-12 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Blue-gray

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