Hooded Oriole

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Icterus cucullatus

Hooded Oriole, a reference photo
Photo: Linda Tanner from Los Osos, California, U.S.A. · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus) is a medium-sized New World oriole. The male of this species ranges in color from a bright orange to a paler yellow, with a black back, face, tail and bib, with the wing containing two white bars. The female is more of an olive color with some yellow accents.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hooded Oriole being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Icteridae
Genus
Icterus
Species
Icterus cucullatus

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