Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula), Desert Botanical Garden, Maricopa County

This Baltimore Oriole was discovered by Bryan Keil, Ruth Jolly and Jeff Stemshorn on 17 May 2012 and photographed by Jeff Stemshorn and Bryan Keil.

Rare migrant.  Possibly becoming more regular.  About 20 accepted records with three more pending. 

Adult males are easily separated from Bullock's Oriole by the solid black head.  Hybrids usually have an orange supercillium and more white in the wing coverts. 

17 May 2012, photo by Jeff Stemshorn

17 May 2012, photo by Bryan Keil

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