Orange Oriole
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Orange Oriole

Icterus auratus

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
30–40% · Possible
overall probability at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
778 Verified records at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The orange oriole (Icterus auratus) is a small bird species with orange feathers native to the Icteridae family in the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a slender body, long wings, and a pointed beak. Its color resembles the fruit orange, and it has black markings on its wings and tail. The orange oriole is known for its song and can be found in forests and gardens. They have a diverse diet that contributes to their color. According to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birds of the World, they have suggested that this species might be better named the "Yucatan Oriole" because they are only found in Southeast Mexico. Wikipedia →

30–40% of wildlife watchers report a Orange Oriole sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 778 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Hooded Oriole
LC

Hooded Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus cucullatus

50–60% · Likely
Altamira Oriole
LC

Altamira Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus gularis

40–50% · Likely
Black-cowled Oriole
LC

Black-cowled Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus prosthemelas

20–30% · Possible
Yellow-backed Oriole
LC

Yellow-backed Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus chrysater

10–20% · With luck
Orchard Oriole
LC Endemic

Orchard Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus spurius

5–10% · Rare
Yellow-tailed Oriole
LC

Yellow-tailed Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus mesomelas

<5% · Rare
Baltimore Oriole
LC

Baltimore Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus galbula

<5% · Rare
Great-tailed Grackle
LC Endemic

Great-tailed Grackle

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quiscalus mexicanus

70–80% · Very likely
Melodious Blackbird
LC

Melodious Blackbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dives dives

60–70% · Likely
Yellow-billed Cacique
LC

Yellow-billed Cacique

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Amblycercus holosericeus

20–30% · Possible
Bronzed Cowbird
LC

Bronzed Cowbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Molothrus aeneus

20–30% · Possible
Red-winged Blackbird
LC

Red-winged Blackbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Agelaius phoeniceus

5–10% · With luck

📅 Monthly Probability

40–50
Jan
40–50
Feb
40–50
Mar
40–50
Apr
40–50
May
30–40
Jun
30–40
Jul
40–50
Aug
20–30
Sep
20–30
Oct
20–30
Nov
30–40
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
30–40%
2 Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
10–20%
3 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
5–10%
4 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
5–10%
5 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Orange Oriole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?

About 38% of wildlife watchers report a Orange Oriole sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 778 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Orange Oriole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?

January has the highest sighting rate for Orange Oriole in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.

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