Image via Macaulay Library
Audubon's Oriole
- Scientific name
- Icterus graduacauda
- Family
- Icteridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
Audubon's Oriole was officially described and named by John Cassin in 1850, who chose to honor the celebrated naturalist and painter John James Audubon. The bird inhabits the scrubby woodlands and thickets of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico, serving as a distinct example of the avian diversity found within the northern reaches of the Neotropical realm.
The bird's design reflects its adaptation to arid environments, characterized by its pointed wings and notched tail, which facilitate agile movement through dense brush. While not a subject of a singular artistic commission, the species became a subject of great interest in nineteenth-century ornithological study, valued for its unique song and its role in characterizing the ecological identity of the Rio Grande valley.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Audubon's Oriole
Audubon's Oriole is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Audubon's Oriole on collecto.rs?
Audubon's Oriole doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Audubon's Oriole?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Audubon's Oriole catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Audubon's Oriole is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
