The bright orange and black Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) was named in reference to the colors of the coat of arms of the 17th century Lord Baltimore.
The Baltimore Oriol could be found high in leafy deciduous trees, but not in deep forests; they prefer open woodland, forest edge, river banks, and small groves of trees.
This bird is considered do be medium- to long-distance migrants. Baltimore Orioles spend summer and winter in entirely different ranges. From early April to late May, flocks arrive in eastern and central North America to breed from Louisiana through central Canada. They start to leave as early as July for wintering grounds in Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and the northern tip of South America.
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They eat caterpillars, including many pest species. They also eat other types of insects and some small fruits. They are considered a predator of the annoying Malacosoma disstria.
In conclusion, the Baltimore Oriole are a very unique specie and is known to be one of the species that is most on the move during changes of seasons.
The Baltimore Orioles are also important to the area they are in because they are considered to be very important predators on insects in the communities in which they live.
Baltimore orioles are also considered to be very attractive songbirds that would occasionally come to feeders. They attract both serious birdwatchers and casual backyard enthusiasts for both their appearance and song.
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