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Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

The Altamira Oriole is a bright orange and black bird that loves to sing! It builds beautiful hanging nests in trees, making it a special sight to see in nature.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Altamira Oriole is a striking bird with a brilliant orange body, a distinct black bib, and black wings adorned with prominent white wing bars. Its vibrant plumage makes it easily recognizable in its arboreal habitat.

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Altamira Oriole

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

Male and female Altamira Orioles look almost identical!

Their elaborate hanging nests can be over 60 centimeters long!

These smart birds often nest in thorny trees for extra safety.

They use different calls to warn others about danger.

Habilidades especiales

Altamira Orioles can weave intricate, hanging pouch-like nests because they use their strong beaks to intertwine plant fibers, protecting their eggs.

Altamira Orioles can feed on flower nectar using their pointed beaks, which helps them gain energy from sugary plant fluids.

Altamira Orioles have brilliant orange and black feathers that help them attract mates and signal health to partners.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 23-25 cm
Envergadura: 30-35 cm
Peso: 0.04-0.05 kg
Esperanza de vida: 5-7 años
Top Speed: 45 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 3-5
Incubación: 12-14 días

Dieta y alimentación

These colorful birds enjoy a mix of insects, fruits, and nectar, making them important seed dispersers and pest controllers.

Alimentos principales

insects
spiders
berries
figs
flower nectar

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

hunts

Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

feeds on caterpillars found on leaves and branches.

eaten by

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

is a prey item for agile raptors in its habitat.

pollinates

Century Plant

Agave americana

drinks nectar from its flowers, helping to spread pollen.

shelters

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

often builds its elaborate hanging nests in the sturdy branches.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.