Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana)

Family
Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)

Size
18 - 21 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Linnaeus, 1766)

Habitat
Semi-arid woodland, forest edge and tree plantations to rainforest. From sea-level - 700 m.

Range (Guide)

Martinique (B) (NB).

Martinique, in central Lesser Antilles.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and nest predation by Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis), are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Forages primarily in the canopy, either alone, in pairs or in small family groups.

Food
Fruit, berries, insects.

Voice
Whistles and harsh, scolding calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) [XC188167]
by id from Fonds-Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, France (song)

Martinique Oriole (Icterus bonana) [XC188166]
by Jesse Fagan from Fonds-Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, France (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Relationships uncertain. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA indicates that it is not closest relative of St Lucia Oriole (Icterus laudabilis), although the two are separated geographically by only 27 km.

References
See References.

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