Agami Heron vs Baltimore Oriole

Agamia agami compared with Icterus galbula

Key Differences

  • Agami Heron is Vulnerable while Baltimore Oriole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agami Heron Baltimore Oriole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Aves (Birds) Aves (Birds)
Order Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes) Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Ardeidae Icteridae
Genus Agamia Icterus
Species Agamia agami Icterus galbula

Evolutionary Relationship

Agami Heron and Baltimore Oriole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)

Conservation Status

Agami Heron

VU — Vulnerable

Baltimore Oriole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agami Heron Baltimore Oriole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agami Heron

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Baltimore Oriole

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Agami Heron

The Agami Heron (Agamia agami) is a species in the genus Agamia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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