Baltimore oriole
(Redirected from Baltimore Oriole)
| Baltimore oriole | |
|---|---|
| |
| Adult male | |
| |
| Adult female | |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Icteridae |
| Genus: | Icterus |
| Species: | I. galbula
|
| Binomial name | |
| Icterus galbula | |
| |
| Range of I. galbula Breeding range Wintering range
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small icterid blackbird. It is common in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird.
The Baltimore oriole is the state bird of Maryland. It is also the inspiration for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Icterus galbula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.