The Spot-breasted Oriole is a Central American oriole that established a feral population in Miami, Florida from escaped cage birds in the 1940s. The distinctive black spots on the bright orange breast are unlike any other North American oriole. It is now resident in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
Best time to see a Spot-breasted Oriole
The best time to see a Spot-breasted Oriole is December–May, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 868 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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