Streak-backed Oriole (Icterus pustulatus), private residence, Patagonia Lake, Santa Cruz County

This Streak-backed Oriole was discovered and photographed by Alan Schmierer on 11 June 2011 at the feeders at his house.  He photographed it on 11 and 12 June 2011.

Streak-backed Oriole occurs less than annually in southern Arizona and once in northern Arizona. Nests have been discovered near Dudleyville and Marana.  There are 15 accepted records with 3 others pending with the Arizona Bird Committee. 

Heavy-based straight bill with black on underside of lower mandible, brightest "orange" on the face and particularly the malar region, white edging to the wing feathers,orange back with black streaks. 

11 June 2011, photo by Alan Schmierer

12 June 2011, photo by Alan Schmierer

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