Hispaniolan Oriole
Icterus dominicensis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Icteridae
About
The Hispaniolan oriole is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
Fun Fact
In 1760 the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson included a description of the Hispaniolan oriole in his Ornithologie based on a specimen collected on the French colony of Saint-Domingue on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found nesting in pine forests.
Diet
Diet of the Hispaniolan oriole consists of fruits, insects, flowers, and nectar.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance