Bullocks's Oriole
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This Bullocks's Oriole carving was hand-crafted from solid Basswood. The Bullock's Oriole was formerly considered the same species as the Baltimore Oriole. The adult male has less black on the head, crown, eye line and throat patch. Also, Bullock's has a bold, white patch on the wing and entirely orange, outer tail feathers. Females and immatures have a yellow throat and breast, unlike Baltimore's extensive orange. Most birds show dark "teeth" intruding into the white of the median covert bar. By first spring, males have black lores and throat. The song is a mix of whistles and harsher notes. The call is a harsh cheh or series of the same. Species breeds where shade trees grow. Small numbers of this bird will winter in coastal California.
Reference
National Geographic Field Guide To The Birds of North America, Fifth Edition, Page 450
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