Isabela Oriole
A species of Old world orioles Scientific name : Oriolus isabellae Genus : Old world orioles
Isabela Oriole, A species of Old world orioles
Botanical name: Oriolus isabellae
Genus: Old world orioles
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Isabela oriole (Oriolus isabellae) is a species of the oriole family endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. The bird was presumed to be extinct for many years until its rediscovery in December 1993 near Diffun, Quirino, and in Mansarong, Baggao, Cagayan in September 1994. Additional sightings were made in 2004 near San Mariano, Isabela.
Size
23 cm
General Info
Distribution Area
The Isabela oriole is found in the mountains of northern Luzon. It has not been recorded in Bataan province since 1947.
Species Status
The Isabela oriole has a known population of about fifty individuals and is assessed as Critically Endangered based on its extremely small and fragmented population.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world orioles Genus
Old world orioles Species
Isabela Oriole