Bahama Oriole

Bahama Oriole

Icterus northropi

Endangered

Aves · Passeriformes · Icteridae

About

The Bahama oriole is a species of songbird in the New World blackbird family Icteridae. It is endemic to the Bahamas, and listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

It wasn't until 2010 that all four birds were again elevated to full species status based on a combination of evidence from DNA, plumage and song differences.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live around settlements and nest in Coconut Palms (Cocos nucifera), but now research has shown that they likely prefer to nest in the vast pine forest of Andros.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease