Photo: François-Nicolas Martinet / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Martinique Oriole
Icterus bonana
Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) is a member of the Icteridae family found in North America. Adults weigh 29 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Icteridae Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds
- Genus Icterus
- Species bonana
Quick facts
- Weight
- 29 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Icteridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Martinique Oriole is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Martinique Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) belongs to the Icteridae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Martinique.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 29 g, with a wing length of about 8.1 cm and a tail of around 8.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,127 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Martinique Oriole?
The Martinique Oriole is a small bird that weighs around 29 g.
Where does the Martinique Oriole live?
The Martinique Oriole is found across North America with a range covering NA Martinique, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Martinique Oriole belong to?
The Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) belongs to the Icteridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Martinique Oriole eat?
The Martinique Oriole is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Martinique Oriole migrate?
The Martinique Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Martinique Oriole endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Martinique Oriole make?
1 real field recording of the Martinique Oriole — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Martinique Oriole's range?
The Martinique Oriole has a mapped global range of about 1,127 km².
Conservation
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