Black-backed Oriole
A species of New world orioles Scientific name : Icterus abeillei Genus : New world orioles
Black-backed Oriole, A species of New world orioles
Botanical name: Icterus abeillei
Genus: New world orioles
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Description
The black-backed oriole (Icterus abeillei) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, but it is also found in cities. 
Size
21 cm
Life Expectancy
14 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-backed Oriole primarily feed on a varied diet of insects, spiders, and fruits, and demonstrate a selective feeding behavior by consuming nectar and less toxic parts of butterflies, indicating an adaptation to avoid more toxic compounds.
Habitat
Black-backed Oriole's habitat spans various types of open and forested landscapes, including forest clearings, edges, and riparian zones, as well as human-modified areas like orchards and gardens. It is commonly found in oak and pine montane forests, as well as fir forests during the winter months. Black-backed Oriole typically inhabits elevations ranging from 1500 to 3000 meters, occasionally extending up to 3900 meters, both during breeding and wintering seasons.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
New world orioles Species
Black-backed Oriole 
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