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White-edged Oriole
- Scientific name
- Icterus graceannae
- Family
- Icteridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The White-edged Oriole, scientifically classified as Icterus graceannae, was first described by the ornithologist John Cassin in 1867. The species was named in honor of Graceanna Lewis, a notable American naturalist and scientific illustrator of the 19th century who made significant contributions to the study of ornithology and the dissemination of evolutionary biology.
Native to the arid coastal regions of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru, this bird is characterized by its distinct plumage, featuring a striking contrast of deep black and vivid yellow, alongside its signature rounded wings and pointed tail. While the species is well-documented in biological surveys, it remains a specialized subject of study for ornithologists interested in the avian biodiversity of the Tumbesian dry forests.
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