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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?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

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Birdsong field guide

Spot-breasted Oriole

Icterus pectoralis

A large, striking oriole characterized by vibrant orange plumage and diagnostic black spots across the sides of the breast.

What it sounds like

A series of rich, melodious, flute-like whistles; calls include a harsh, dry 'chack' and a nasal 'wheer'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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

Field notes

It is the only oriole species in North America to feature distinct black spotting on the breast.
Unlike most Icterus species, males and females are nearly identical in plumage, showing minimal sexual dimorphism.
The species was introduced to Southeast Florida in the late 1940s and has since become a localized permanent resident.
It constructs long, pendulous nests woven from palm fibers and grass, often suspended from the tips of branches.
Its diet is generalist, consisting of nectar, tropical fruits, and a variety of insects gleaned from foliage.

Habitat

Open woodlands, arid scrub, and suburban gardens with mature flowering trees.

Range

Native from southern Mexico to northwestern Costa Rica; introduced and established in Southeast Florida.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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