Orchard Oriole look-alikes
Icterus spurius
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Key differences
Baltimore Orioles are larger and more brightly orange (not chestnut). Adult male Baltimore Orioles have a solid black head and back, and bright orange underparts. Females are also more orange-yellow than the Orchard Oriole's yellowish-olive. The song of the Baltimore Oriole is slower, richer, and more varied.
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Key differences
Bullock's Orioles are found in western North America. Adult males have a black crown and eye-line, with a large white wing patch and more extensive orange on the face and underparts. Females are grayer above and paler yellow below than Orchard Orioles.
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Key differences
Hooded Orioles are found in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Adult males have an orange hood and black back, with a longer, more decurved bill. Females are duller yellow-green, but often have a more prominent yellow wash on the head and breast than female Orchard Orioles.
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