Baltimore Oriole vs Beautiful Plume
Icterus galbula compared with Amblyptilia acanthadactyla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Baltimore Oriole | Beautiful Plume |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Icteridae | Pterophoridae |
| Genus | Icterus | Amblyptilia |
| Species | Icterus galbula | Amblyptilia acanthadactyla |
Evolutionary Relationship
Baltimore Oriole and Beautiful Plume share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Baltimore Oriole
LC — Least ConcernBeautiful Plume
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Baltimore Oriole | Beautiful Plume |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Baltimore Oriole
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Beautiful Plume
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (4 countries), and Europe (31 countries).
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.
Beautiful Plume
The Beautiful Plume (Amblyptilia acanthadactyla) is a species in the genus Amblyptilia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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