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Spot-breasted Oriole

Icterus pectoralis

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Illustration of Spot-breasted Oriole (Icterus pectoralis)

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.

Habitat
Suburban neighborhoods and parks in southeastern Florida
Diet
Insects, nectar, and fruit
How common
Uncommon

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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