Texas

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

(L 10" WS 14" Wt 2 oz)

Almost always in pairs...status is of
“least concern” although
considered “endangered” in Texas.

Bentsen Rio Grande
State Park

19Apr10

Laguna Atascosa Nat’l
Wildlife Refuge, 13Apr2014

Estero Llano
Grande St Pk
23Apr2021

Don’t underestimate the power of getting
outside, breathing some fresh air, letting
the breeze blow against you and hearing
the birds chirp.

              (G. Brian Benson)

© BirdNote,

Bob Sundstrom

Icterus in Greek means yellow bird;
gularis in Latin means throated.

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Society

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