Streak-backed Oriole

Icterus pustulatus

The Streak-backed Oriole is a striking bird found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a black head and back with bright yellow underparts and rump. The wings and tail are also black with white wing bars and edging. This oriole is known for its melodious and varied songs, often heard in its arid and semi-arid habitats. It typically forages for insects and nectar in open woodlands, scrublands, and gardens. The Streak-backed Oriole is known for its beautiful plumage and distinctive song, making it a sought-after sight for birdwatchers.

Habitat: Open woodlands, scrublands, gardens

Streak-backed Oriole
© Amado Demesa from DF, México · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

Tres Marias Islands Birding Adventure
Tres Marias Islands Birding Adventure
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 3 days | 0h

A three-day birding experience in the remote Tres Marias archipelago off the Pacific coast of Nayarit....

From 0.00 USD
Laguna Quelele and Rio Ameca Birding Trip
Laguna Quelele and Rio Ameca Birding Trip
Mexico / Nuevo Nayarit Private tour 7h

A birding trip to Laguna Quelele and the Rio Ameca mouth, one of Banderas Bay's strong wetland birding areas....

From 3505.00 MXN
San Blas Birding Overnight
San Blas Birding Overnight
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 2 days | 0h

A two-day San Blas birding extension for deeper coverage of the area's habitats and avifauna....

From 5480.00 MXN
San Blas Birding Day Trip
San Blas Birding Day Trip
Mexico / San Blas Private tour 11h

A full-day birding trip to the San Blas area, exploring a highly diverse Pacific coast birding landscape with boat and land components....

From 3900.00 MXN
Birding San Pancho Sunset
Birding San Pancho Sunset
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 2.5h

A late-afternoon San Pancho birding outing to enjoy tropical birds and their habitats, ending around sunset....

From 950.00 MXN
San Pancho Morning Short Birding 2.5h
San Pancho Morning Short Birding 2.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 2.5h

An easy-paced early morning San Pancho birding option for tropical birds and local habitats when time is limited....

From 950.00 MXN
San Pancho Morning Special Birding 4.5h
San Pancho Morning Special Birding 4.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 4.5h

A special San Pancho morning birding outing with breakfast buffet, combining tropical and migratory birds with natural history and local hab...

From 2100.00 MXN
Birding San Pancho Morning Classic 4.5h
Birding San Pancho Morning Classic 4.5h
Mexico / San Pancho Private tour 4.5h

A classic San Pancho morning birding walk for beginner and advanced birders, focused on tropical and migratory birds in the area's mosaic of...

From 1800.00 MXN