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St. Lucia Oriole
Icterus laudabilis
St. Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The St. Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis) is a member of the Icteridae family found in North America. Adults weigh 36.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Icteridae Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds
- Genus Icterus
- Species laudabilis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 36.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Icteridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The St. Lucia 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 St. Lucia Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The St. Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis) is a member of the Icteridae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA St. Lucia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 36.9 g, with a wing length of about 10.6 cm and a tail of around 10.6 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 617 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the St. Lucia Oriole?
The St. Lucia Oriole is a small bird that weighs around 36.9 g.
Where does the St. Lucia Oriole live?
The St. Lucia Oriole is found across North America with a range covering NA St. Lucia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the St. Lucia Oriole belong to?
The St. Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis) belongs to the Icteridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the St. Lucia Oriole eat?
The St. Lucia Oriole is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the St. Lucia Oriole migrate?
The St. Lucia Oriole is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the St. Lucia Oriole endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the St. Lucia Oriole make?
1 real field recording of the St. Lucia 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 St. Lucia Oriole's range?
The St. Lucia Oriole has a mapped global range of about 617 km².
Conservation
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