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Saturday 27th September 2008, 21:43
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yellow oriole
I live in lantana florida. I spotted this bird who has been hanging in my backyard for 2 months now. Is this a yellow oriole? Are they ever spotted in florida? Really would love to know if anyone has answers
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Saturday 27th September 2008, 21:50
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Moderator but.......If I say the wrong thing put it down to Senior Moments
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Hi gartmand and welcome to BirdForum from the Staff and Moderators.
I've moved your post to the Identification Forum, as it will get better attention here. I'm sure someone will be along soon to help you. D
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Saturday 27th September 2008, 22:08
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To me there are 3 options Hooded, Altamira and Spot-breasted.First and foremost do you have any other photos or at least larger versions of either of the two. (800x800)
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Saturday 27th September 2008, 22:16
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Saturday 27th September 2008, 22:23
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King Midas in reverse
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Sunday 28th September 2008, 01:48
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I agree with Spot-breasted Oriole. As BirderBF indicates, it is pretty much the only orange oriole with a black facial mask occurring in Florida, and Lantana is the right part of the state for it. Spot-breasted Oriole is generally encountered in suburban settings, which this appears to be.
Incidentally, it is and introduced bird in the U.S. (from Central America), but it is well established and ABA-countable. Best, Jim
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Monday 29th September 2008, 03:15
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only pictures so far
these are the only pictures I have so far. He kinda sound like this...."wee wee weee... dooo dooo dooo doooo ....weeee weeee weeee....dooooo dooo ddoooo doooo doooo dooooo......over and over again of course a higher pitched call
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Monday 29th September 2008, 15:47
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http://www.birds.cornell.edu/macaulaylibrary has a large collection that can be searched and listened to online. Try to compare with the sound you have heard.
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Monday 29th September 2008, 15:56
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postmodern birder
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I think it is quite safe to call the bird a Spot-breasted Oriole based on the photos you have already given. In addition, your description of the song is a perfect match for the song of a Spot-breasted Oriole. Here is a direct link to a recording and photos of that species: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAbou...iole.html#fig1 Incidentally, I was in your area (right near Lantana) over the Labor Day weekend, and birded much of southeast Florida. I saw my first Spot-breasted Oriole in the Miami area at that time. It is a beautiful bird, and certainly a great one to have for your yard list! Best, Jim
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Monday 29th September 2008, 22:35
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spot-breatsed oriole
Thank you for the sound link. I went through and heard this link here:
http://animalbehaviorarchive.org/ass...ection=summary this is what I wakes me up every morning. This is great! |
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Tuesday 30th September 2008, 01:26
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