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Montserrat Oriole
Icterus oberi
Montserrat Oriole (Icterus oberi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Montserrat Oriole (Icterus oberi) is a member of the Icteridae family found in North America. Adults weigh 35.8 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 oberi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 35.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Icteridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Montserrat Oriole is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Montserrat Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Montserrat Oriole (Icterus oberi) belongs to the Icteridae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Montserrat.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 35.8 g, with a wing length of about 9 cm and a tail of around 9.9 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 13 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Montserrat Oriole?
The Montserrat Oriole is a small bird that weighs around 35.8 g.
Where does the Montserrat Oriole live?
The Montserrat Oriole is found across North America with a range covering NA Montserrat, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Montserrat Oriole belong to?
The Montserrat Oriole (Icterus oberi) belongs to the Icteridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Montserrat Oriole eat?
The Montserrat Oriole is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Montserrat Oriole migrate?
The Montserrat Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Montserrat 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 Montserrat Oriole make?
1 real field recording of the Montserrat 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 Montserrat Oriole's range?
The Montserrat Oriole has a mapped global range of about 13 km².
Conservation
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