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Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius)

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Related bird:  Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea), Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius), Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)

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Theodore Roosevelt - Presidential Birder

Of all American presidents, just one might have halted the playing of “Hail to the Chief” so he could listen to an Orchard Oriole singing — Theodore Roosevelt, “the conservation president.” During his presidency, Roosevelt helped establish 51 preserves for birds, five national parks, 18 national... read more »

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Orchard Oriole 2

Orchard Oriole 2

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Orchard Oriole's sweet song

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Orchard Oriole

Orchard Oriole

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Male Orchard Oriole

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Orchard Oriole Portrait

Orchard Oriole Portrait

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Singing Orchard Oriole

A beautiful series of vignettes of mature and immature males singing, including a close-up of an Orchard Oriole nest! read more »
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