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DSCF2586  Altamira oriole,Icterus gularis Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

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The Altamira oriole is a New World oriole. The bird is widespread in subtropical lowlands of the Mexican Gulf Coast and northern Central America, the Pacific coast and inland. It also can be found in the extreme south of Texas .

At 25 cm and 56 g , this is the largest oriole of the ''Icterus'' genus. This bird nests in open woodlands. The nest is a very long woven pouch, attached to the end of a horizontal tree branch, sometimes to telephone wires.

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Species identified by dennis bastian
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By dennis bastian

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Uploaded Jul 3, 2014. Captured May 16, 2014 09:56.
  • FinePix S8300
  • f/6.5
  • 1/294s
  • ISO200
  • 180.8mm