Orioles Or Not ?

[4651feeder]

Have the obvious Baltimore at the feeder.


Also frequently have these two slightly smaller birds, which is cause for debate among family members; what do you believe they are?

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All pics were taken within minutes of the others, lighting is the same.

 

[bcannon]

They're orioles. The lighter yellower ones are usually females. The smaller ones are probably younger or less mature ones. I even have almost solid black ones with a very little patch of orange on their chest. I assume those are orioles of some type also as they have the same build structures.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I've seen one like that yellow one just recently but I just thought it was a gold finch that hadn't fully developed its color yet. Interesting to know!

 

[spencer rifle]

The last one is an orchard oriole, and the middle one might be a female orchard or Baltimore oriole - the camera angle is bad and they are very similar.

 

[4651feeder]

The last one is an orchard oriole, and the middle one might be a female orchard or Baltimore oriole - the camera angle is bad and they are very similar.

Thanks, I've been saying they were Orchard Orioles to looks of disbelief among family. You'd be surprised how difficult it is to get them to pose, even at 40'.

 

[Backpacker]

Interesting photos. Thanks for sharing.