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Yellow-tailed Oriole
- Scientific name
- Icterus mesomelas
- Family
- Icteridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The yellow-tailed oriole, Icterus mesomelas, is a passerine bird native to the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico down to Peru. It was formally described by German naturalist Johann Georg Wagler in 1829. These birds are typically found in humid forest edges, thickets, and second-growth woodland, where their striking yellow and black plumage serves as a distinct marker within the Icteridae family.
The species is characterized by its rounded wing shape, which facilitates agile movement through dense canopy foliage, and a pointed tail that assists in stability during foraging. Ornithological studies focus on its complex, melodic song and its nesting habits, which often involve woven, pendulous structures suspended from branches. As a stable species within its range, it is recognized for its adaptability to varying elevations and habitat modifications.
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