The Bullock’s Oriole, Icterus bullockii, is a small blackbird.
Distribution / Habitat
Bullock’s Orioles breed along the edges of deciduous and mixed woods across western North America. They migrate south to winter in Mexico and Central America.
Description
The Bullock’s Oriole has a pointed bill.
The adult male is orange on the under plumage, face and rump with black everywhere else; they have a white wing patch.
The adult female is grey-brown on the upper parts, dull yellow on the chest and belly and has wing bars.
Nesting / Breeding
The nest is a tightly woven pouch typically situated on the end of a branch.
Diet / Feeding
Bullock’s Orioles mostly feed on insects, berries and nectar.
They forage in trees and shrubs, also making short flights to catch insects.
Calls / Vocalizations
Its call is said to be similar to that of the Baltimore Oriole, but faster and somewhat more harsh. Males have a different song from the females.
The female sings more than the male and her song is described to sound harsher than the male’s.
