Scott's Oriole is a desert-adapted oriole of yucca, juniper, and pinyon habitats in the southwestern US. The male is a striking lemon-yellow and black bird that nests in yucca plants, hanging its woven pouch from the drooping yucca leaves. Its clear, flute-like song is reminiscent of the Western Meadowlark.
Best time to see a Scott's Oriole
The best time to see a Scott's Oriole is March–May, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,692 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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