Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis)

The largest oriole in its genus, The Altamira Oriole, is very common in Southern Mexico. They build their long, woven pouch-like nests at the end of a tree branch or sometimes power lines. Their diet is primarily insects and berries, but as you can see, they can’t resist the sweet Aloe nectar.

Images were captured from my backyard and along Chetumal Bay

Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and nest
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and nest Closeup
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and nest
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and nest Closeup
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and Aloe Vera
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and Aloe Vera
Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis) and Aloe Vera
Altamira Orioles (Icterus gularis) and Coconut Palm

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