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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

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Birdsong field guide

Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

A large, non-migratory songbird of the borderlands, the Audubon's Oriole is distinguished by its striking lemon-yellow body and contrasting black hood, wings, and tail.

What it sounds like

A series of slow, hesitant, clear whistles that sound remarkably like a human child learning to whistle.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Manuel Grosselet · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Unlike most other North American orioles, males and females possess nearly identical plumage.
It is the only oriole in its range to feature a solid black head and bib combined with a yellow back.
The species is a frequent host for the brood-parasitic Bronzed Cowbird, which often lays eggs in its nests.
Audubon's Orioles are largely non-migratory, remaining in their breeding territories throughout the year.
Their diet is more varied than many relatives, including insects, berries, and occasionally nectar from hummingbird feeders.

Habitat

Dense riparian thickets, mesquite brushlands, and oak-juniper woodlands.

Range

Restricted to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and much of Mexico.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Altamira OrioleIcterus gularis Bahama OrioleIcterus northropi Baltimore OrioleIcterus galbula Bar-winged OrioleIcterus maculialatus Black-backed OrioleIcterus abeillei Black-cowled OrioleIcterus prosthemelas Black-vented OrioleIcterus wagleri Bullock's OrioleIcterus bullockii

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