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Yellow-tailed Oriole

Icterus mesomelas

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Icteridae
Genus
Icterus
Species
Icterus mesomelas (Yellow-tailed Oriole)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キガタムクドリモドキ
Chinese 黃尾擬黃鸝
Spanish Bolsero cola amarilla
French Oriole à queue jaune
German Gelbschwanztrupial
Portuguese corrupião-de-cauda-amarela
Russian Желтохвостый цветной трупиал

Similar Species in Icterus

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Bahama Oriole
Icterus northropi
Endangered
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Bar-winged Oriole
Icterus maculialatus
Least Concern
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Audubon's Oriole
Icterus graduacauda
Least Concern
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Black-backed Oriole
Icterus abeillei
Least Concern
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Yellow-backed Oriole
Icterus chrysater
Least Concern
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Yellow Oriole
Icterus nigrogularis
Least Concern
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Hispaniolan Oriole
Icterus dominicensis
Least Concern
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Altamira Oriole
Icterus gularis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-tailed Oriole?
The scientific name of Yellow-tailed Oriole is Icterus mesomelas. It belongs to the genus Icterus.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-tailed Oriole?
Yellow-tailed Oriole (Icterus mesomelas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-tailed Oriole live?
Yellow-tailed Oriole is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Yellow-tailed Oriole belong to?
Yellow-tailed Oriole (Icterus mesomelas) belongs to the genus Icterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Icteridae.
Is Yellow-tailed Oriole endangered?
No, Yellow-tailed Oriole (Icterus mesomelas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow-tailed Oriole belong to?
Yellow-tailed Oriole (Icterus mesomelas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-tailed Oriole?
The closest relatives of Yellow-tailed Oriole in the genus Icterus include Altamira Oriole, Bahama Oriole, Bar-winged Oriole, Audubon's Oriole, Black-backed Oriole.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Icterus — 20 Species

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Altamira Oriole
Icterus gularis
LC 🐾
Bahama Oriole
Icterus northropi
EN 🐾
Bar-winged Oriole
Icterus maculialatus
LC 🐾
Audubon's Oriole
Icterus graduacauda
LC 🐾
Black-backed Oriole
Icterus abeillei
LC 🐾
Yellow-backed Oriole
Icterus chrysater
LC 🐾
Yellow Oriole
Icterus nigrogularis
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Oriole
Icterus dominicensis
LC 🐾
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
LC 🐾
Jamaican Oriole
Icterus leucopteryx
LC 🐾
Spot-breasted Oriole
Icterus pectoralis
LC 🐾
Ochre Oriole
Icterus fuertesi
LC 🐾
White-edged Oriole
Icterus graceannae
LC 🐾
Martinique Oriole
Icterus bonana
VU 🐾
Montserrat Oriole
Icterus oberi
VU 🐾
Orange-crowned Oriole
Icterus auricapillus
LC 🐾
Orange Oriole
Icterus auratus
LC 🐾
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
LC 🐾
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
LC 🐾
Black-vented Oriole
Icterus wagleri
LC
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