Orchard Oriole, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 42
Songbirds

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius
“Hours later the Baltimore’s less famous cousin, the Orchard Oriole, arrived looking worn out and wet.”
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May 19, 2021

Hours later the Baltimore’s less famous cousin, the Orchard Oriole, arrived looking worn out and wet.

Oct 2, 2024

I also never got a good look at a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher or an Orchard Oriole.

May 20, 2026

I’m always on the lookout for their smaller cousin, the Orchard Oriole as well.