| C/S: | Hooded Oriole | |
| Icterus cucullatus | ||
| Av. Size: | 7.5 in (19 cm) | |
| Sounds: | chut chut chut; whew whew (Peterson) | |
| Identifying Characteristics: | orange head, black face/throat; black wings with white bars; juvenile not as orange as male and lacks the same amount of black on face; female more yellowish in color, dull brown wings | |
| Similar to/Compare with: | Altamira Oriole (noticibly larger) | |
| Range: | SW US; Mexico's Pacific and East Coasts; Belize; Honduras | |
| Habitat: | open areas with patches of trees; tropical palm trees | |
| Other Info/Notes on Photo: | Photos in order: adult, juvenile, female | |
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